What are the schools like in Fort Hunt, VA?

Fort Hunt is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools. The district operates 141 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, and 28 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Fort Hunt?

The median household income in Fort Hunt, VA is $209,135 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Fort Hunt, VA?

Fort Hunt has an average high temperature of 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.4 inches.

Fort Hunt, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fort Hunt, VA affordable or expensive?

Fort Hunt's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fort Hunt is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $840,400 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fort Hunt, VA?

Fort Hunt has a violent crime rate of 113.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1530.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fort Hunt, VA a Good Place to Live?

Fort Hunt is a small city of 16,009 in Virginia, with a median household income of $209,135 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Fort Hunt stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Fort Hunt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fort Hunt city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Fort Hunt's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fort Hunt costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fort Hunt, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$840,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$209,135	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fort Hunt's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

113.0 /100k

Property Crime

1530.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fort Hunt is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fort Hunt, VA	National Avg
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	141	—
Middle Schools	24	—
High Schools	28	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	79.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Hunt sees average highs of 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 13.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fort Hunt, VA
Average High — January	43.7°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	13.4"

Demographics

Metric	Fort Hunt, VA	National Avg
Population	16,009	—
Median Age	46.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.9%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hybla Valley, VA 1 mi Fort Washington, MD 3 mi Groveton, VA 3 mi Belle Haven, VA 3 mi Mount Vernon, VA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Fort Hunt

Fort Hunt, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22308

Fort Hunt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Hunt, VA affordable or expensive?

Fort Hunt's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fort Hunt roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $840,400 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Fort Hunt, VA?

Fort Hunt's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1530.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fort Hunt?

Public schools in Fort Hunt are operated by Fairfax County Public Schools. The district has 141 elementary, 24 middle, and 28 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 79.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fort Hunt, VA a good place to live?

Fort Hunt, VA has a population of 16,009, a median household income of $209,135, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fort Hunt?

Fort Hunt averages 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 13.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fort Hunt?

Fort Hunt, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22308.

What is the population of Fort Hunt?

The population of Fort Hunt, Virginia is 16,009 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fort Hunt?

Key numbers for living in Fort Hunt: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $840,400, median household income $209,135, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Hunt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.