Cost of Living in Lake Land'Or, VA

Population 3,581 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

109
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Lake Land'Or a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $278,000. An unemployment rate of 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 35 miles north of Richmond, Lake Land'Or falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 15% lower than Richmond's $328,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 91
Rent 137

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Lake Land'Or

The median home value in Lake Land'Or is $278,400 — 9% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,795/month, 37% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $105,900/year is 42% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Virginia's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 5.6%. The climate averages highs of 68.8°F and lows of 47.1°F. Overall, Lake Land'Or has a cost of living index of 109 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$278,400
9% below avg
Median Rent
$1,795/mo
37% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$970
1 BR
$989
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,645
4 BR
$1,885
Owner-occupied 89.6%
Renter-occupied 10.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,795
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,409/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
41.8 min
55% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
61.6%
Carpooled
23.4%
Walked
1.7%
Work from home
11.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 5.6%
State rate 4.3%
Avg local rate 1.3%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$105,900
42% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,159
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.0%
Graduate degree 16.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.3
Male median age 45.2
Female median age 39.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
68.8°F
Avg Low
47.1°F
Annual Precip
45.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475159707785898781706051
Low °F 283036455563686659483831
Precip" 3.482.873.893.434.334.143.984.934.043.653.393.68

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good
92.2%
Good air days/yr
97
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
243
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lake Land'Or, VA?

Lake Land'Or has a cost index of 109 (100 = national average). It is 9% above the national average.

What is average rent in Lake Land'Or, VA?

The median gross rent in Lake Land'Or is $1,795 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lake Land'Or?

The median home value in Lake Land'Or is $278,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Lake Land'Or?

The median household income in Lake Land'Or is $105,900 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lake Land'Or, VA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lake Land'Or is 5.6%. The Virginia state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Lake Land'Or, VA affordable?

Lake Land'Or is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 109 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Lake Land'Or?

Lake Land'Or has average high temperatures of 68.8°F and average lows of 47.1°F. Annual precipitation is 45.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lake Land'Or at a Glance

Population
3,581
Median Income
$105,900
Home Value
$278,400
Median Rent
$1,795/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
68.8°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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