At a Glance
Median Income
$81,105
$27,451 per capita
Median Rent
$1,813/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
376/100K
3,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Fort Lee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Lee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Lee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Lee residents earn a median household income of $81,105 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,451. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 996 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Fort Lee reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,033/100K.
Education
31.8% of adults in Fort Lee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Lee has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population8,318
Median Age21.0 yrs
Density1,396/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,105
Per Capita$27,451
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty2.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$1,813
Ownership2.3%
Zillow$228,181
Housing Units1,618
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent376/100K
Property3,033/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death24,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation97 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 13% / D 86%
Commute10 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Lee was built in 2005.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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