What are the schools like in Fort Lee, VA?

School district data for Fort Lee is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fort Lee?

The median household income in Fort Lee, VA is $73,906 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 30.7%.

What is the weather like in Fort Lee, VA?

Fort Lee has an average high temperature of 49.1°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Fort Lee, VA affordable or expensive?

Fort Lee's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fort Lee is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is $1,808 per month.

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

Fort Lee has a violent crime rate of 341.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1191.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fort Lee, VA a Good Place to Live?

Fort Lee is a small town of 7,577 in Virginia, with a median household income of $73,906 and a 30.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Fort Lee stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fort Lee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fort Lee 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: 98.0

Fort Lee's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fort Lee costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fort Lee, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,808	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	2.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,906	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fort Lee's violent crime rate is 341.6 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

341.6 /100k

Property Crime

1191.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Fort Lee, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Lee sees average highs of 49.1°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation and 3.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fort Lee, VA
Average High — January	49.1°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.0"
Annual Snowfall	3.5"

Demographics

Metric	Fort Lee, VA	National Avg
Population	7,577	—
Median Age	21.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	30.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	35.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	33.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	0.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Prince George, VA 4 mi Petersburg, VA 4 mi Colonial Heights, VA 4 mi Hopewell, VA 4 mi Ettrick, VA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Fort Lee

Fort Lee, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23801

Fort Lee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Lee, VA affordable or expensive?

Fort Lee's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fort Lee roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is $1,808/month.

What is the crime rate in Fort Lee, VA?

Fort Lee's violent crime rate is 341.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1191.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fort Lee?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fort Lee, VA a good place to live?

Fort Lee, VA has a population of 7,577, a median household income of $73,906, and an unemployment rate of 30.7%. 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 Lee?

Fort Lee averages 49.1°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches with about 3.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fort Lee?

Fort Lee, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23801.

What is the population of Fort Lee?

The population of Fort Lee, Virginia is 7,577 with a median age of 21.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Fort Lee: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $73,906, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Lee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.