Fort Lee, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Petersburg city County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
8,318 Population 1,396/sq mi density
$81,105 Median Income $27,451 per capita
$1,813 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,105 median income, 28.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Lee, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,105
8% above
$27,451 per capita
Median Rent
$1,813/mo
56% above
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
6% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
28.4%
689% above
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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)

Income
108%
Rent
156%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
789%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Lee a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 28.4% (689% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,318
Median Age21.0 yrs
Density1,396/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.1%
Veterans27.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,105
Per Capita$27,451
Unemployment28.4%
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%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death24,086/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
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.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.