Lake of the Woods is a small town of 8,356 in Virginia, with a median household income of $109,196
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is
0% above the national average.
Strengths:
Lake of the Woods stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lake of the Woods is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake of the Woods 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: 100.5
Lake of the Woods's overall cost of living index is 100.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lake of the Woods costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.
Metric
Lake of the Woods, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$345,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,361
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
96.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$109,196
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lake of the Woods's violent crime rate is 226.7 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
226.7 /100k
Property Crime
677.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lake of the Woods is served primarily by Orange County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lake of the Woods, VA
National Avg
School District
Orange County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake of the Woods sees average highs of 45.9°F in January
and 88.5°F in July,
with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.3 inches of snow per year.
Lake of the Woods's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Lake of the Woods roughly 0% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $345,100 and median rent is $1,361/month.
Lake of the Woods's violent crime rate is 226.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 677.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lake of the Woods are operated by Orange County Public Schools.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 44.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lake of the Woods, VA has a population of 8,356, a median household income of $109,196, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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 of the Woods averages 45.9°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches
with about 11.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lake of the Woods, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22508.
The population of Lake of the Woods, Virginia is 8,356 with a median age of 48.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake of the Woods: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $345,100, median household income $109,196, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake of the Woods side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
