At a Glance
Median Income
$101,237
$27,278 per capita
Home Value
$244,400
Zillow: $789,427
Median Rent
$3,212/mo
37.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.5%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Fort Belvoir Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Belvoir's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Belvoir a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Belvoir residents earn a median household income of $101,237 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,278. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,382 business establishments, including 396 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Belvoir is $244,400 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $789,427. Median rent is $3,212/month, with 37.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Fort Belvoir reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
52.5% of adults in Fort Belvoir hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Belvoir has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population8,107
Median Age18.9 yrs
Density916/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,237
Per Capita$27,278
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$18,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,760
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,400
Rent$3,212
Ownership1.8%
Zillow$789,427
Housing Units2,104
Rent Burden37.8%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,702/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation129 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.5%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute24 min
Broadband99.7%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Fort Belvoir was founded in 1917.
The median home in Fort Belvoir was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 396 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.