Fort Lee SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Fort Lee summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Lee. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Lee is 127 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Lee is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median income in Fort Lee is $82,563.
Fort Lee's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Lee Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Lee | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 176 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Lee, VA Weather
The average high in Fort Lee is 70.0° and the average low is 47.2°.
There are 74.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.4 inches of precipitation each year with 5.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Lee |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fort Lee Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Lee
The current population in Fort Lee is 8,993. The population has increased 47.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,993 | 8.1% |
| 2023 | 8,318 | 9.8% |
| 2022 | 7,577 | 20.8% |
| 2021 | 6,271 | 5.5% |
| 2020 | 5,944 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 5,763 | 6.5% |
| 2018 | 5,409 | 10.4% |
| 2017 | 4,901 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 5,091 | 7.2% |
| 2015 | 4,747 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 4,700 | -12.2% |
| 2013 | 5,351 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,346 | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 5,552 | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 6,099 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Lee
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Fort Lee is:
30.8% White with 2,773 White residents.
29.6% African American with 2,662 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 58 American Indian residents.
4.6% Asian with 416 Asian residents.
2.1% Hawaiian with 192 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 31 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 443 Two Or More residents.
26.9% Hispanic with 2,418 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Lee | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.8% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 29.6% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.9% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Lee
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Fort Lee is 39.2% female with 3,522 female residents.
Fort Lee is 60.8% male with 5,470 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Lee | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 60.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Lee for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Fort Lee completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Fort Lee completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Fort Lee completed high school / ged.
38.0% of adults in Fort Lee completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Fort Lee completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Fort Lee completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Fort Lee completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Fort Lee completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Lee completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Lee | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 38.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Lee, Virginia
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0.8% of households in Fort Lee earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Fort Lee earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.6% of households in Fort Lee earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.7% of households in Fort Lee earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.1% of households in Fort Lee earn $35,000 to $49,999.
38.4% of households in Fort Lee earn $50,000 to $74,999.
22.1% of households in Fort Lee earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Fort Lee earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Fort Lee earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.8% of households in Fort Lee earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Lee | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.8% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.6% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.7% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.1% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 38.4% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 22.1% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
