Living in Lake Ridge
Lake Ridge is a large place in Virginia, United States, home to 41,058 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 6%, #642 of 12,111), early retirees (top 7%, #662 of 10,762), retired couples (top 9%, #792 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lake Ridge
- The Chesapeake Bay is 7 km away.
- It is part of Greater Washington, D.C., 34 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 27 min and sets around 22:51; in late June it sets around 2:37.
How Lake Ridge ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #1,548 of 11,898 | #74 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #3,265 of 9,771 | #81 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 53 | #2,472 of 8,006 | #108 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,569 of 6,237 | #86 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #792 of 9,474 | #35 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,406 of 9,474 | #63 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #662 of 10,762 | #37 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #1,001 of 4,537 | #53 of 121 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #1,232 of 4,444 | #57 of 108 | Map |
| DINKS | 72 | #893 of 3,053 | #47 of 75 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #681 of 7,271 | #27 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #1,442 of 6,227 | #67 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 61 | #1,607 of 3,933 | #55 of 93 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 52 | #2,075 of 8,006 | #92 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #5,905 of 12,111 | #141 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 59 | #1,516 of 4,114 | #60 of 96 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #759 of 7,271 | #59 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #2,860 of 9,474 | #92 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #7,026 of 18,063 | #242 of 378 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 46 | #1,893 of 16,523 | #38 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #10,452 of 18,063 | #273 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #684 of 16,523 | #47 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #876 of 21,167 | #64 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,394 of 12,111 | #78 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #928 of 6,413 | #37 of 158 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #642 of 12,111 | #59 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #2,268 of 4,750 | #77 of 123 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Potomac Mills 5 km
- Dale City 6 km
- Laurel Hill (Virginia) 6 km
- Lorton 6 km
- Montclair (Virginia) 9 km
- Newington (Virginia) 11 km
- West Springfield (Virginia) 12 km
- Burke (Virginia) 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.