Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Great Harvest Bread Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Lucy Burns Museum
Museum
Workhouse Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Mill House Museum
Museum
National Museum Of The United States Army
Museum
Unknown Name
Water Park
Bowl America
Bowling Alley
Pirate's Cove Waterpark
Water Park
Pirate's Cove Waterpark
Water Park
Fort Belvoir Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Gunston Hall Visitor Center
Museum
Wood Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (9) D-
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Texas Donuts
Fast Food
Gyro Factory
Fast Food
Vocelli Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Xela Kabob
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Gold's Gym
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Newington Forest Community Center
Community Centre
Kawamura Human Performance Center
Gym
Dawson Beach Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) C-
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Father & Son Seafood
Seafood
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Mom’s Apple Pie
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Pak Bazaar
Grocery Store
La Despensa Grocery & Deli
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Belash Bakery
Bakery
American Halal Meat
Butcher
Fairway Supermarket
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Teddy's Fresh Baked Pizza Crust
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Todos Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Lorton Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Pohick Stream Valley Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lower Potomac Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Southgate Park
Park
Shops (15) A+
Vivian's Nail Spa
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Pet Value
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Gunston Flowers
Florist
Shell
Convenience Store
Gunston Barber Shop
Hairdresser
@Witts End
Hairdresser
Hollywood Nails
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Lorton Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Enchanting Nails
Beauty
Versus Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Salon Prive
Hairdresser
Lorton Station Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Cabinets To Go
Furniture
Gift & Gather
Gift Shop
Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers
Fashion
Good Hair Day Salon
Beauty
Ye Olde Christian Shoppe
Books
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 11.0% take public transportation in Lorton.
Public Transit Stops (26)
Stops & Stations A+
Richmond Highway at Hagel Circle
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Richmond Highway at Hagel Circle
Bus Stop
Lorton Market St & Groom Cottage Dr
Bus Stop
Lorton Market St & Lorton Station South
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Lorton Rd & Lewis Chapel Rd
Bus Stop
Lorton Market St & Shoppers Market
Bus Stop
Lorton Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Lorton Station Blvd & Grandwind Dr
Bus Stop
Lorton (Auto Train)
Transit Station
Lorton Station Blvd & Grandwind Dr
Bus Stop
Lorton Station Blvd & Percy Simms Dr
Bus Stop
Lorton Station Blvd & Percy Simms Dr
Bus Stop
Lorton VRE Bay C
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Harrover Pl & Lorton Station B
Bus Stop
Lorton VRE Bay B
Bus Stop
Lorton VRE Bay A
Bus Stop
Lorton
Transit Station
Lorton Station Blvd & Graysons Mill Ln
Bus Stop
Lorton Station Blvd & Graysons Mill Ln
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.0% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Lorton is 149/100 - which is 37% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A

Lorton crime rates are 1,331 per 100k, which is 31% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
1,170 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
161 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Lorton is $107,803 - which is 63% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$107,803 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Marketplace Medical Center
Doctor
Unknown Name
Dentist
Fairfax County Fire Station 19, Lorton
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
INOVA Health-Plex Lorton
Clinic
Lorton Town Dental
Dentist
About Women ob-gyn
Doctor
Lorton Station Dental Care
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Doctor
K&C Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Fairfax
Nursing Home
Fairfax County Fire Station Number 20, Gunston
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Fort Belvoir Fire Department Station 66
Fire Station
Occoquan Police Department
Police
Lorton Valley Dental
Dentist
NOVA Pediatrics
Doctor
Precious Smiles of Virginia
Dentist
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Apparatus Shop South
Fire Station
Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
All Pediatrics
Doctor
Kidz Dental
Dentist
Fairfax County Fire / Rescue Crosspointe, Station 41
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Lorton home prices are $464,900 - which is 87% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$464,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools A+

The Lorton graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
84% A+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (3) F
Lorton Station Elementary
Gunston Elementary
Laurel Hill Elementary
Saratoga Elementary
Halley Elementary
Occoquan Elementary
Angelus Academy
Newington Forest Elementary
Belmont Elementary
Cardinal Montessori School
Rockledge Elementary
Silverbrook Elementary
St Thomas Aquinas Regional School
High Schools (1) F
South County High
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ratings C+

Lorton has an overall rating of 66% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A
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Experience having live in Lorton, VA 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) My experience with having lived in Lorton is mediocre at best.

Lorton is simply okay. If you want to have a bit of a more hospitable place nearing the South as opposed to living in Northern Virginia. But it is still placed in Virginia, a state overall not generally well-received ...Read More when it comes to genuine hospitality to new comers/tourists.
When they say that "Virginia is for the lovers", whom they are referring to are the old worn-down retired folk that come to settle here to live a more quiet and peaceful life near the somewhat-boonies. Many of them are retired veterans, being so close to government offices displaced from as far as D.C.

If you're young and full of energy, coming to live here would be an absolute death sentence for your seek of entertainment and pleasure. For the thriving and young, there's nothing to offer here. Unless you're willing to make the grueling long transit to D.C. where there's barely much to offer there as well. The nightlife scene is dead.
However, shopping centers and malls are placed in rather convenient locations in Lorton, so there's that if you're a big consumer. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lorton? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Lorton Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Pohick Stream Valley Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Lucy Burns Museum
      Workhouse Arts Center
      Mill House Museum
      National Museum Of The United States Army
      Unknown Name
      Bowl America
      Pirate's Cove Waterpark
      Pirate's Cove Waterpark

      Food & Drink

      Baskin-Robbins
      Chipotle
      Quiznos
      Dunkin'
      Virginia ABC
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lorton? Of all people who commute, 11.0% take public transportation in Lorton.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lorton? The cost of living in Lorton is 149/100 - which is 37% higher than Virginia.
      Lorton
      149

      49% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lorton? Lorton crime rates are 1,331, which are 31% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,331 per 100k people

      43% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 76

      43% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lorton? The median income in Lorton is $107,803 which is 63% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $107,80395% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,31145% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lorton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      K&C Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      About Women ob-gyn
      Marketplace Medical Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Lorton home prices? Lorton home prices are $464,900 - which is 87% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $464,900152% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,048116% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Lorton have good schools? The Lorton graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      84%

      75% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      18% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Lorton a good place to live? Lorton has an overall rating of 66% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      5 total surveys

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