Lorton is a city in Virginia state in USA with a population of 20924 residents.. The poverty rate of Lorton is 7.6%, which is 46% lower than national average. The typical household in Lorton earns $107803 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 21.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Lorton, only 93% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Lorton remained 5.6%, which is 19% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Lorton, only 48% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 24% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Lorton is 140, which is 40% higher than national average. Median home value in Lorton is $464900 , which is 102% higher than national average. While median income in Lorton remained $107803, which is 60% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.