Living in Fort Hunt, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Hunt · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Hunt has 16,700 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $216,038 (132% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $927,400, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Fort Hunt at a glance
- Population
- 16,700
- Median age
- 43State: 39
- Median household income
- $216,038State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $927,400State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Fort Hunt a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 132% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 142% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Fort Hunt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Hunt the median home value is $927,400, 179% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,897 a month in housing costs.
Fort Hunt median household income
The median household income in Fort Hunt is $216,038 and the income per person is $96,866. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Fort Hunt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,081
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.79
Fort Hunt demographics
- Population
- 16,700
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 5,957
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 15.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Hunt ›
Education in Fort Hunt
80.7% of adults 25 and older in Fort Hunt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 42.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Hunt
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 31.2%
- Drive alone
- 58.9%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Fort Hunt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hunt | 16,700 | $216,038 | $927,400 | $3,501 |
| Hybla Valley | 17,257 | $80,959 | $503,000 | $1,631 |
| Fort Washington | 25,134 | $143,333 | $480,100 | $2,690 |
| Groveton | 13,931 | $101,974 | $585,000 | $1,820 |
| Belle Haven | 6,570 | $140,574 | $689,400 | $1,841 |
| Mount Vernon | 13,122 | $163,750 | $836,200 | $1,620 |
| Woodlawn | 21,194 | $91,884 | $367,200 | $1,828 |
| Huntington | 13,502 | $99,956 | $541,900 | $2,062 |
| National Harbor | 4,454 | $109,707 | $472,500 | $2,271 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Hunt, VA?
The median household income in Fort Hunt is $216,038, 132% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fort Hunt?
The median home value in Fort Hunt is $927,400, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Fort Hunt?
The median gross rent in Fort Hunt is $3,501 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Fort Hunt, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 132% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 142% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Fort Hunt?
The median age in Fort Hunt is 43 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Fort Hunt?
The average commute to work in Fort Hunt is 31 minutes; 31.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Hunt?
The unemployment rate in Fort Hunt is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Hunt?
80.7% of adults in Fort Hunt 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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