Living in Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Belvoir · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Belvoir has 8,449 residents with a median age of 19.7. The median household income is $104,205 (12% higher than the Virginia median), the median rent is $3,236/month.
Fort Belvoir at a glance
- Population
- 8,449
- Median age
- 19.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $104,205State: $93,170
- Median rent
- $3,236/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 0.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Fort Belvoir a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Fort Belvoir
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Belvoir the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $3,236 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Fort Belvoir median household income
The median household income in Fort Belvoir is $104,205 and the income per person is $27,599. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Fort Belvoir: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,169
- Owner-occupied
- 0.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 99.2%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 4.18
Fort Belvoir demographics
- Population
- 8,449
- Median age
- 19.7
- Under 18
- 47.5%
- 65 and older
- 0.1%
- Households
- 1,904
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Belvoir ›
Education in Fort Belvoir
55% of adults 25 and older in Fort Belvoir have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 21.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Belvoir
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.3%
Fort Belvoir vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Belvoir | 8,449 | $104,205 | — | $3,236 |
| Woodlawn | 21,194 | $91,884 | $367,200 | $1,828 |
| Mount Vernon | 13,122 | $163,750 | $836,200 | $1,620 |
| Hayfield | 4,392 | $192,250 | $677,500 | $3,114 |
| Newington | 13,478 | $155,027 | $598,000 | $2,805 |
| Groveton | 13,931 | $101,974 | $585,000 | $1,820 |
| Kingstowne | 18,360 | $151,535 | $626,700 | $2,406 |
| Franconia | 18,335 | $152,474 | $567,100 | $2,605 |
| Lorton | 20,991 | $138,685 | $626,500 | $2,548 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Belvoir, VA?
The median household income in Fort Belvoir is $104,205, 12% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Fort Belvoir?
The median gross rent in Fort Belvoir is $3,236 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is Fort Belvoir, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Fort Belvoir?
The median age in Fort Belvoir is 19.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Fort Belvoir?
The average commute to work in Fort Belvoir is 24 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Belvoir?
The unemployment rate in Fort Belvoir is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Belvoir?
55% of adults in Fort Belvoir have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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