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Lorton, VA
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Population: 21,394
Home Price: $481,600
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Overview
Lorton is a small city in the state of Virginia with a population of 21,394. Lorton has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
33.8 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Lorton, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Lorton
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$43,072
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$120,000
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Lorton
Virginia
United States
Median Age
37.4
42.8
42.3
Gender
Lorton
Virginia
United States
Male
46.8%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
53.2%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Lorton
Virginia
United States
White
33.7%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
30.9%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
18.0%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
5.8%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
11.7%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Lorton
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$481,600
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$2,034
$1,085
$801
Family Households
59.3%
59.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
26.8%
26.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
62.7%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
37.3%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Lorton
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.2%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
17.5%
17.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.6%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
28.5%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Lorton
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
86.2%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
81.8%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Lorton
Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
3.1
3.0
Rape
NA
36.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
29.3
40.7
Assault
NA
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Lorton
Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
194.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
109.6
167.1
Arson
NA
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Lorton, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
food wine
delicious food
fast food
food truck
italian food
hot dog
beer
wine
michelin star
delicious
hot wings
ice cream
brunch
chicken salad
pizza
meal
menu items
steak
cheesecake
high school football
football
college football
nfl
fantasy football
ncaa football
college basketball
sports teams
athlete
food wine
video games
basketball
nba nfl
little league
baseball
professional wrestling
wrestling
ncaa
teams
softball
art commissions
concept art
art gallery
commissions open
comic book colorist
artistry spin
fanart
comic
comics
artists
photography
fashion
arts culture
celebrity fashion
performing arts
collection
creative
landscapes
craft
composition
spending time
video games
board games
fighting games
sports cards
anime
books
scifi nerd
comic books
scifi
travel photography
gaming
comics
fitness
movies television
amatuer photographer
photography
road trips
horror movies
gym rat
sports
producer writer
nba nfl
professional wrestling
government politics
tv
technology science
pro wrestling
classic rock
podcast network
producer
arts
gaming
fitness wellness
battle rap
movies television
local happenings
photography
fashion
arts culture
sports
science technology
space
summer
travel photography
arts
shop dine
hot tub
photography
woodb
aviation
boardwalk
landscapes
beach
warm weather
patio
winter
pool
nightlife
nature
food lion
food truck
etsy
costco
supplies
tire shop
coupon books
yard sale
gas station
cvs
storage box
funko
handmade
starbucks
vera bradley
mcdonalds
premier marketplace
craft vendors
retail
mattresses
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