Lorton, VA

Living in Lorton

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Bikeability 65
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Walkability 57
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 75
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Affordability 15
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 81
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Schools 98
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Residents

21k Population +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

$107k Median 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

$461k Median Home Value +$54k (2010–19)
40% Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k Median 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

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Private Schools

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Angelus Academy
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Hospitals

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Airports

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