salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.7 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 60.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,120 a year. That is $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 168 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lorton?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lorton
| Size | Lorton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,875 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,972 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,746 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,912 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,918 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lorton overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lorton, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lorton
Life in Lorton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lorton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,469 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $626,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,650 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lorton, VA?
Renting in Lorton costs a median of about $2,878 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Lorton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,120 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lorton cheap or expensive?
Lorton is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $149,572. It ranks 168th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lorton?
The median homeowner in Lorton pays $6,119 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is Lorton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lorton?
The median home value in Lorton is $626,500, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
20,991 people live in Lorton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.