Living in Woodlake, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodlake · Census data 2020–2024
Woodlake has 7,358 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $139,344 (50% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $406,800, the median rent is $1,902/month.
Woodlake at a glance
- Population
- 7,358
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $139,344State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $406,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,902/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Woodlake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Woodlake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodlake the median home value is $406,800, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,902 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,989 a month in housing costs.
Woodlake median household income
The median household income in Woodlake is $139,344 and the income per person is $59,454. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Woodlake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,733
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 0.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.71
Woodlake demographics
- Population
- 7,358
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 2,715
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodlake ›
Education in Woodlake
63.2% of adults 25 and older in Woodlake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 29.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodlake
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Woodlake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlake | 7,358 | $139,344 | $406,800 | $1,902 |
| Brandermill | 13,730 | $107,396 | $376,000 | $1,782 |
| Midlothian | 19,120 | $110,084 | $408,500 | $1,760 |
| Rockwood | 10,010 | $97,992 | $354,400 | $1,744 |
| Manchester | 12,445 | $80,296 | $317,000 | $1,558 |
| Bon Air | 16,904 | $101,879 | $365,200 | $1,799 |
| Meadowbrook | 20,749 | $86,054 | $298,500 | $1,583 |
| Tuckahoe | 49,183 | $102,264 | $462,800 | $1,536 |
| Bensley | 5,949 | $50,547 | $218,500 | $1,238 |
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What is the median household income in Woodlake, VA?
The median household income in Woodlake is $139,344, 50% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Woodlake?
The median home value in Woodlake is $406,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Woodlake?
The median gross rent in Woodlake is $1,902 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Woodlake, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Woodlake?
The median age in Woodlake is 42.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Woodlake?
The average commute to work in Woodlake is 25 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodlake?
The unemployment rate in Woodlake is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodlake?
63.2% of adults in Woodlake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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