Lakeside, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
12,845 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,695 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$271,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,117 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Henrico County
3
Richmond Metro Area
3
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Henrico County
5
Richmond Metro Area
5
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 37
Feb 3 4 40
Mar 4 1 48
Apr 3 0 57
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 3 0 48
Dec 3 2 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, VA State Senate District 14, VA State House District 80, VA
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Schools

Lakeside Elem
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Holladay Elem
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Moody Middle
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Fortis College-Richmond
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bon Secours St Marys Hospital
3 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Henrico Doctors' Hospital
3 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Richmond International Airport
11 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
64 miles, NW • 1 star
Norfolk International Airport
86 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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