Lake Caroline is a small town of 2,652 in Virginia, with a median household income of $83,371
.
Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is
0% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lake Caroline's profile is close to national averages across most measures.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lake Caroline is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Caroline city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 99.9
Lake Caroline's overall cost of living index is 99.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lake Caroline costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lake Caroline, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$285,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,410
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,371
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lake Caroline's violent crime rate is 221.3 per 100,000 residents
— 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
221.3 /100k
Property Crime
755.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Lake Caroline, VA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Caroline sees average highs of 46.8°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.7 inches of snow per year.
Lake Caroline's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lake Caroline roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $285,800 and median rent is $1,410/month.
Lake Caroline's violent crime rate is 221.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 755.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Lake Caroline, VA has a population of 2,652, a median household income of $83,371, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lake Caroline averages 46.8°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches
with about 14.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Lake Caroline, Virginia is 2,652 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Caroline: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $285,800, median household income $83,371, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Caroline side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
