Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Fort Belvoir is a small city in Virginia with a population of 8,107. Residents earn $101,237 per year, which is 35% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fort Belvoir receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Fort Belvoir stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fort Belvoir is $101,237, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Fort Belvoir among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Fort Belvoir is $244,400, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $3,212 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Fort Belvoir is a highly educated community — 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Fort Belvoir enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 13.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 90.5% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.5% |
| 29% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,237 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,278 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,760 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $135,247 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,382 |
| County GDP | $18,000M |
| Restaurants | 396 |
| Healthcare | 497 |
| Retail | 413 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,153 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.75% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $244,400 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $789,427 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,212 |
| 176% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,304 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 1.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,153 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.75% |
| Obesity | 27.1% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,702/100K |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 497 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 129 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7131°N, 77.1445°W |
| County FIPS | 51510 |
Winner: Democrat by 57.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.5% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 497 |
| Restaurants | 396 |
| Retail Stores | 413 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |