Signals
Leesylvania
Lake Ridge
Climate
76 · Top 25%
vs76 · Top 25%
Physical resilience
71 · Top 34%
vs71 · Top 34%
Housing affordability
82 · Top 47%
vs89 · Top 33%
Access
87 · Bottom 34%
vs91 · Bottom 46%
Economic stability
85 · Top 2%
vs79 · Top 9%
Measured values
| Metric | Leesylvania | Lake Ridge | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,632 | 46,049 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $132,524 | $127,154 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $59,528 | $52,155 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 4,693/sq mi | 5,051/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $531,500 | $471,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,289 | $2,033 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 65.9% | 76.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.5% | 50.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 4.4% | 5.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 88°F | 88°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 28°F | 28°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 41.0" | 41.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 25 mi | 20 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 44.0 min | 39.3 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 37.1 | 38.0 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
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