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Eleanor Long moving

Is Lorton worth moving to in 2026?

So, Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Julia Jones
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a contractor, 58, moved here 10 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in West and Uptown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Good healthcare facilities
2. Good airport with direct flights
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Winters are long and cold
2. Limited high-paying job options
3. The dating scene situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- West: Great for couples. tough vibes, walkable.
- Uptown: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Dallas, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $70K-$110K here.

**Final verdict:**
Definitely worth checking out.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Hudson Morris
Came here for school and stayed because it was the best decision I ever made. The job market is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Dominic Perez
interesting, hadn't considered that
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