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Lorton, VA is a great place to live! With considerable development taking place in the last few years, appreciation for homes is on the rise as well as the economy of the community. The town of Lorton is home to the Gunston Plaza Shopping Center, the largest shopping center in the city and surrounding areas. This Plaza is home to restaurants, business offices, a senior citizen center, medical clinic and number of shops and a post office! Lorton is also home to the Army’s Fort Belvoir. Due to the recent increase of military occupants enlisted at the post, military housing options have become more popular for those relocating to Lorton.
Fairfax County boasts the highest median income in the state, with convenient access to Washington, D.C. Northern Virginia is a great place to purchase real estate with properties values increasing much faster then the national average. Enjoy a home in a nice and quiet neighborhood or a home along the Potomac River. A variety of housing options are available within the Lorton area, guaranteed to please any budget. The public schools of Lorton are some of the best in the country. Find out the true meaning of a great neighborhood and community when discovering and meeting your Lorton neighbors. Don’t hesitate, check out all that Lorton real estate has to offer!
Population
| Total Population |
22,126
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| Population Density |
760 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
10,502
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| Male Population |
11,625
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| Median Age |
35.29 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
55%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
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| Distance to ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE |
4 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
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| Distance to GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY |
12 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
7,543
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| Family Households |
5,067
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| Average Family Size |
3.43
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| Average Household Income |
$92,359
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| Median Household Income |
$76,188
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
55%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.29
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
0.41
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.20
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.28
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.31
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| Robbery Risk |
0.29
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.14
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| Property Risk (County) |
0.59
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
0.25
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
0.82
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.47
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
88.3° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
27.3° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
39.35 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
85% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
5%
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| Nearest Airport |
RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL
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| Distance to RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL |
19 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
POTOMAC NATIONALS (A)
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| Distance to POTOMAC NATIONALS (A) |
8 Miles
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Community data provided by
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
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| 22079 | 639 | $435,000 | $482,464 |
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