Lorton, VA 22079 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Lorton, VA—22079

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$685,000

0.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$141,000

24.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

0.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.2%

Median Rent

$2,950

15.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,820

16.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,350

3.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,950

2.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Lorton, VA

As of May '26, the median home price in Lorton, VA is $685,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.1%. This indicates that home prices in Lorton, VA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.2%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$685,000	0.1%
Single Family	$730,000	0.0%
Condos	$384,000	0.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Lorton, VA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lorton, VA is $3,070, with a year-over-year rent change of 15.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lorton, VA is studios: $1,380, 1-bedrooms: $1,690, 2-bedrooms: $2,300, 3-bedrooms: $3,070, 4-bedrooms: $3,960. The most common rental property sizes in Lorton, VA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 33.5% and 32.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,950	$3,070
Studio Rent	$1,380	$1,380
1 Bed Rent	$1,820	$1,690
2 Bed Rent	$2,350	$2,300
3 Bed Rent	$2,950	$3,070
4 Bed Rent	$3,950	$3,960

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.8%

1 Bedroom

16.9%

2 Bedrooms

33.5%

3 Bedrooms

32.7%

4 Bedrooms

9.9%

5+ Bedrooms

4.3%

Property Listings — Lorton, VA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lorton, VA is 29. This is a decrease of 0.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 25.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$725,000	-17.0%
Listing Count	81	11.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	11.0%
Days on Market	29	0.0%

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Demographics — Lorton, VA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lorton, VA has a population of 36,500, which has increased by 2.6% over the past 5 years. Lorton, VA is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.5% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 57.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 24.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	36,500	2.6%
% Under 18	26.5%	0.4%
% Seniors	10.4%	26.8%
% WFH	24.0%	370.6%
% w/ College Degree	57.7%	15.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lorton, VA is a predominantly white area, with 32.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 20.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lorton, VA is black, making up 27.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 30.8% of the population in Lorton, VA, and this percentage has decreased by 2.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	32.4%	-20.0%
% Black	27.8%	24.7%
% Hispanic	16.2%	4.5%
% Asian	17.7%	-6.3%
% Foreign Born	30.8%	-2.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Lorton, VA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 359 mortgage originations in Lorton, VA, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 34.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Lorton, VA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	359
% Conventional Loans	75.0%
% Government Loans	25.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lorton, VA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Lorton, VA under the Section 8 program is 10.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Lorton, VA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	294
Total Units Section 8	294
% Rentals under Section 8	10.8%
% Occupied Section 8	95.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$660	$1,820	$2,480
2 Bedroom	$440	$2,350	$2,790
3 Bedroom	$540	$2,950	$3,490
4 Bedroom	$170	$3,950	$4,120

Lorton, VA—22079

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lorton, VA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lorton, VA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lorton, VA

Demographics — Lorton, VA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lorton, VA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lorton, VA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lorton, VA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lorton, VA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.4
Median Home Price	$685,000
Median Household Income	$141,000

Lorton, VA—22079

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lorton, VA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lorton, VA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lorton, VA

Demographics — Lorton, VA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lorton, VA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lorton, VA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lorton, VA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lorton, VA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Fort Belvoir, VA

Occoquan

Springfield, VA

Woodbridge, VA

Springfield, VA

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