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Living in
Lake Barcroft.
Lake Barcroft is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lake Barcroft
Lake Barcroft is a community of 10,678 people in Virginia. The median household income is $140,882, median rent runs about $1,914 per month, and median home values are around $887,300. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lake Barcroft at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
31.9%
Broadband Internet
96.6%
of households
Population Growth
+8.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics31.9% foreign-born, most often from Morocco
Who lives in Lake Barcroft: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lake Barcroft, the largest foreign-born group is from Morocco (10.4%), and 16.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.9%
of households
Married Couples
52.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lake Barcroft
In Lake Barcroft, rent runs 22% above the VA average, and home values are 131% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,476
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Lake Barcroft and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes Lake Barcroft, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Lake Barcroft: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lake Barcroft is less than 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lake Barcroft Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute29.9 min avg
How Lake Barcroft residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lake Barcroft, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, which covers Lake Barcroft, runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,437.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Fairfax County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fairfax County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fairfax County, which includes Lake Barcroft, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $442,500 |
| 2021 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $613,500 |
| 2020 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,000 |
| 2019 | 55 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 53 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fairfax County, county-wide
Lake Barcroft is less than 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fairfax County, which includes Lake Barcroft, is typically good — 284 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
284
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fairfax County, county-wide
Lake Barcroft is less than 1% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lake Barcroft has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.7"
Annual Snowfall
13.7"
Hot Days/Year
40
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
60
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 30°F | 2.86" |
| Feb | 48°F | 32°F | 2.62" |
| Mar | 57°F | 39°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.21" |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 4.20" |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.33" |
| Aug | 88°F | 71°F | 3.25" |
| Sep | 81°F | 64°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 69°F | 52°F | 3.66" |
| Nov | 58°F | 42°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 49°F | 35°F | 3.41" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lake Barcroft
Uninsured
10.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lake Barcroft's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Dominion Hospital
Psychiatric · 1.5 mi away · Falls Church
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Alexandria
Virginia Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Arlington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lake Barcroft
Lake Barcroft's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 65.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lake Barcroft (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
4.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-College Park
14.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,760 students · in-state tuition $12,290 · 86% graduate · median earnings $89,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
7.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $71,338 · 95% graduate · median earnings $110,516 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lake Barcroft
Lake Barcroft has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
National Park Site
5 mi awayKorean War Veterans Memorial
National Park Site
6 mi awayLBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
National Park Site
6 mi awayLincoln Memorial
National Park Site
6 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Island
National Park Site
6 mi awayConstitution Gardens
National Park Site
7 mi awayFranklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
National Park Site
7 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
National Park Site
7 mi awayCities Near Lake Barcroft
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lake Barcroft FAQ
Is Lake Barcroft, Virginia affordable?⌄
Lake Barcroft's median rent is $1,923/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $140,882/year. Median home value is $887,300.
Is Lake Barcroft, Virginia safe?⌄
Lake Barcroft is policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 110 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1438 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lake Barcroft, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes Lake Barcroft, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lake Barcroft, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Lake Barcroft is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,923/month and median household income is $140,882/year. The median home value is $887,300. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lake Barcroft, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Lake Barcroft is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from