At a Glance
Home Value
$57,200
Zillow: $211,466
Violent Crime
69/100K
3,811/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Lorton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lorton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lorton a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lorton is $57,200 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,466. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Lorton reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,811/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Lorton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lorton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population56
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans50.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$48,395
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,791M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
Home Value$57,200
Rent
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$211,466
Housing Units37
Rent Burden22.0%
Crime
F
Violent69/100K
Property3,811/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,021 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband34.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lorton was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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