Lorton SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Lorton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lorton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lorton is 146 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lorton is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lorton is $659,321.
The median income in Lorton is $138,685.
Lorton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lorton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lorton | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 239 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lorton, VA Weather
The average high in Lorton is 66.9° and the average low is 46.9°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.2 inches of precipitation each year with 15.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lorton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lorton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lorton
The current population in Lorton is 20,991. The population has increased 9.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,991 | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 21,961 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 22,049 | 3.1% |
| 2021 | 21,394 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 20,924 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 20,871 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 20,691 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 20,268 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 20,173 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 19,722 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 19,497 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 19,236 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 19,293 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 19,539 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 19,262 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lorton
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Lorton is:
31.2% White with 6,551 White residents.
27.8% African American with 5,826 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
17.9% Asian with 3,756 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 38 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 207 Other residents.
8.0% Two Or More with 1,681 Two Or More residents.
14.0% Hispanic with 2,932 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lorton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31.2% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 27.8% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 17.9% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.0% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.0% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lorton
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Lorton is 52.3% female with 10,980 female residents.
Lorton is 47.7% male with 10,011 male residents.
| Gender | Lorton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lorton for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Lorton completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Lorton completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Lorton completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Lorton completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Lorton completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Lorton completed bachelor's degree.
23.0% of adults in Lorton completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lorton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lorton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lorton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lorton, Virginia
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1.7% of households in Lorton earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Lorton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.3% of households in Lorton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.9% of households in Lorton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.8% of households in Lorton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.9% of households in Lorton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Lorton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.7% of households in Lorton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.1% of households in Lorton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.9% of households in Lorton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lorton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.3% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.8% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.9% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.7% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.1% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.9% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
