Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Lakeside
Lakeside, VA Area Guide
Richmond’s suburb with spectacular parks and laid back fare
Wooded
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Outdoors
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Restaurants
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Great Location
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Suburban
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Lakeside is a suburb 15 minutes north of Richmond. Although some may think Lakeside is home to a dazzling body of water, this small town is actually dominated by lush parks. These huge green spaces are found on the north, south, and east parts of town. Bryan and Belmont Park offer excellent sports facilities, but the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is the star in Lakeside. These elegant gardens feature a classic domed conservatory with vibrant roses, cherry trees, ponds, and shaded trails.
There are events held here throughout out the year. Lakeside is also known for its twice-weekly farmers market hosted along Lakeside Avenue. This road is also where the majority of the businesses are located. On Lakeside Avenue, you’ll find eclectic shops, a brewery, and the best restaurants for casual eats. Lakeside offers a great location, attracting a variety of residents, especially students, young professionals, and city lovers. Lakeside is convenient to the University of Richmond, Virginia, Commonwealth University, and Downtown Richmond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,538
Average: $80,970
Education
4,082
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,459
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lakeside has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
- Bryan Park and Nature Center
- Children's Museum of Richmond
- Science Museum of Virginia
- Three Lakes Park & Nature Center
Airports
- Richmond International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.