Lorton, VA
Living in Lorton
Bikeability65
Walkability57
Commute12
Public Transit75
Affordability15
Public Safety86
Airports95
Hospitals52
Colleges81
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Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian17%
Black30%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial3%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate20%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$107kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more16%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector59%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$461kMedian Home Value+$54k (2010–19)
40%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$442 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached39%
1 unit, detached34%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200938%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K41%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas55%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lorton
United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Fairfax County11
Property Crime in Lorton
United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Fairfax County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lorton
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding22
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lorton, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lorton, VA
The Springs a Montessori School
3 miles, N
Angelus Academy
3 miles, N
Cardinal Montessori School
3 miles, SW
St Thomas Aquinas Regional School
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lorton, VA
George Mason University
10 miles, NW
Fairfax University of America
13 miles, NW
DeVry University-Virginia
14 miles, NE
Chamberlain University-Virginia
14 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lorton, VA
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
4 miles, E
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
6 miles, SW
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
8 miles, E
Inova Alexandria Hospital
11 miles, NE