Lake Ridge, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Lake Ridge, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Lake Ridge | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,143 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4232.1 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.46% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,771 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Lake Ridge grew by 19.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 40,143 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Lake Ridge is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.8% of residents. That is 1.4 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,101 20.2% -1.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,560 23.8% +1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,722 21.7% +1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,175 12.9% -3.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.2% of the people living in Lake Ridge and men 47.8%.
- Women 52.2% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 47.8% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Lake Ridge has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Lake Ridge | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $128,574 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.79% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lake Ridge is about 37% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Lake Ridge | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $408,270 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,006 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.7% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Lake Ridge is about 17.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,006 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lake Ridge spend about 68 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 283 hours, about 11.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lake Ridge | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.9 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 67.8 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 283 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,760 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 20.5% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 22,743 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,350 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lake Ridge is 34 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lake Ridge has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Lake Ridge | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.1% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
Lake Ridge has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Lake Ridge | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.8% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Lake Ridge, VA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lake Ridge, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ridge, VA | 40,143 | $128,574 #1/2 | $408,270 #2/2 | 33.9 min #1/2 |
| Dale City, VA | 67,951 | $112,930 | $494,956 | 35.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lake Ridge, Virginia.
What is the population of Lake Ridge, Virginia?
About 40,143 people live in Lake Ridge, Virginia, in 13,771 households of 2.9 people on average. The median age is 36.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Lake Ridge, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Lake Ridge, Virginia has 4,232 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 49 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Lake Ridge, Virginia?
The median home costs 3.2 times the median household income ($408,270 against $128,574), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,006 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Lake Ridge, Virginia?
Unemployment in Lake Ridge, Virginia is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Lake Ridge, Virginia?
45.1% of adults in Lake Ridge, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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