At a Glance
Median Income
$136,719
$51,549 per capita
Home Value
$583,900
Zillow: $649,706
Median Rent
$2,537/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.2%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
9.7% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lorton residents earn a median household income of $136,719 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,549. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38,934 business establishments, including 2,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lorton is $583,900 , 107% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $649,706. Median rent is $2,537/month, with 30.0% 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 1999.
Education
58.2% of adults in Lorton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lorton 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population21,961
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density4,120/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born32.1%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$136,719
Per Capita$51,549
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$2,194
Housing
A
Home Value$583,900
Rent$2,537
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$649,706
Housing Units7,205
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death3,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation101 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.2%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+23.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed242 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Lorton was built in 1999.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
32.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 242 Mbps.
There are 2,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.