Median Income
$131,581
household / year
Median Home Value
$553,100
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$2,395
gross / month
Cost of Living
109
national avg = 100

Is Lorton, VA a Good Place to Live?

Lorton is a small city of 22,049 in Virginia, with a median household income of $131,581 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Lorton 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

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

Metric Lorton, VA National Avg
Median Home Value $553,100 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $2,395 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 62.0% 65.9%
Median Household Income $131,581 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lorton'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

Lorton 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 Lorton, 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 54.2% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 92.5% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lorton sees average highs of 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 13.4 inches of snow per year.

MetricLorton, VA
Average High — January43.7°F
Average High — July88.0°F
Annual Precipitation47.3"
Annual Snowfall13.4"

Demographics

MetricLorton, VANational Avg
Population22,049—
Median Age38.038.9
Unemployment Rate4.9%3.7%
Avg Commute Time33.2 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)32.2%59.3%
Black or African American28.8%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino13.4%18.9%
Asian21.1%6.3%
Under 1828.0%22.2%
65 and over11.0%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Laurel Hill, VA 2 mi Newington, VA 3 mi Occoquan, VA 3 mi Newington Forest, VA 3 mi Crosspointe, VA 3 mi

Lorton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lorton's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lorton roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $553,100 and median rent is $2,395/month.
Lorton'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.
Public schools in Lorton 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. 54.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lorton, VA has a population of 22,049, a median household income of $131,581, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lorton averages 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 13.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Lorton, Virginia is 22,049 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lorton: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $553,100, median household income $131,581, 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 Lorton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.