Living in Lorton, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lorton · Census data 2020–2024
Lorton has 20,991 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $138,685 (49% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $626,500, the median rent is $2,548/month.
Lorton at a glance
- Population
- 20,991
- Median age
- 35.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $138,685State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $626,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,548/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Lorton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lorton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lorton the median home value is $626,500, 88% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,548 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,013 a month in housing costs.
Lorton median household income
The median household income in Lorton is $138,685 and the income per person is $54,550. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Lorton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,319
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.17
Lorton demographics
- Population
- 20,991
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 6,595
- Foreign-born
- 32.7%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lorton ›
Education in Lorton
60.6% of adults 25 and older in Lorton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 26.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lorton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Drive alone
- 58.6%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Lorton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorton | 20,991 | $138,685 | $626,500 | $2,548 |
| Laurel Hill | 7,450 | $155,667 | $696,000 | $2,413 |
| Newington | 13,478 | $155,027 | $598,000 | $2,805 |
| Occoquan | 910 | $134,323 | $496,500 | $1,880 |
| Newington Forest | 12,316 | $149,107 | $592,200 | $2,618 |
| Crosspointe | 5,669 | $250,001 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
| Fort Belvoir | 8,449 | $104,205 | — | $3,236 |
| Mason Neck | 2,039 | $167,857 | $818,300 | $2,486 |
| Woodbridge | 43,945 | $104,741 | $422,400 | $2,101 |
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What is the median household income in Lorton, VA?
The median household income in Lorton is $138,685, 49% 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 Lorton?
The median home value in Lorton is $626,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Lorton?
The median gross rent in Lorton is $2,548 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Lorton, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Lorton?
The median age in Lorton is 35.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Lorton?
The average commute to work in Lorton is 31 minutes; 24.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lorton?
The unemployment rate in Lorton is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lorton?
60.6% of adults in Lorton 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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