Fort Hunt, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Alexandria city County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
16,519 Population 2,824/sq mi density
$210,471 Median Income $94,284 per capita
$890,400 Home Value $1,003,547 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$210,471 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$890,400 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Hunt, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$210,471
180% above
$94,284 per capita
Home Value
$890,400
216% above
Zillow: $1,003,547
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
78.8%
134% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.5%
27% below
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Fort Hunt Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Hunt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
280%
Home Value
316%
Rent
301%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
234%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Hunt a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Hunt residents earn a median household income of $210,471 , which is 180% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $94,284. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% 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 Hunt is $890,400 , 216% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,003,547. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 26.1% 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 1963.

Education

78.8% of adults in Fort Hunt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (134% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Hunt has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,519
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density2,824/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans16.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$210,471
Per Capita$94,284
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$18,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,760

Housing

A
Home Value$890,400
Rent$3,501
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$1,003,547
Housing Units6,002
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity23.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,702/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation31 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+78.8%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+43.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations87
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Hunt was built in 1963.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 396 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.