City Guide
Lorton, VA
Overview
Lorton, VA is famous for The Workhouse Arts Center. The city is home to around 21,000 people, so it's a smaller city. One fun fact about the city is that it was it is the location of the Five Guys corporate headquarters. Another fact is that it is named after a village in England with the same name.
What’s it like to live in Lorton, VA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Lorton, VA you'll find that the median sale price is
$465,000
and homes stay on the market for 28 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Lorton are $900,000
and $230,000
, respectively. Lorton area townhouses have a median sale price of $360,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Lorton, VAExplore our Lorton housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Lorton home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Lorton rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Lorton rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Lorton, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Lorton
| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunston Heights | -- | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Terre Grande | -- | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Lower Potomac | $837,450 | 84 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Pohick | $740,000 | 81 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Wiley | -- | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
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Lorton Migration & Relocation Trends
In Feb '25 - Apr '25, 20% of Lorton homebuyers searched to move out of Lorton, while 80% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Lorton from outside metros.
- Los Angeles homebuyers searched to move into Lorton more than any other metro followed by New York and Hartford.
Where are people moving to Lorton from?
- 80% of Lorton homebuyers searched to stay within the Lorton metropolitan area.
- Salisbury was the most popular destination among Lorton homebuyers followed by Virginia Beach and Miami.
Where are people from Lorton moving to?
Number of People Moving to Lorton
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most
People are moving to Lorton from
| Inbound | Net inflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Feb '25 - Apr '25 | ||
| 1 | 2,437 | ||
| 2 | 2,084 | ||
| 3 | 430 | ||
| 4 | 264 | ||
| 5 | 51 | ||
| 6 | 17 | ||
| 7 | 10 | ||
| 8 | 6 | ||
| 9 | 5 | ||
| 10 | 4 | ||
People are leaving Lorton for
| Outbound | Net outflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Feb '25 - Apr '25 | ||
| 1 | 5,370 | ||
| 2 | 2,132 | ||
| 3 | 1,977 | ||
| 4 | 1,924 | ||
| 5 | 1,545 | ||
| 6 | 1,529 | ||
| 7 | 1,200 | ||
| 8 | 1,140 | ||
| 9 | 1,129 | ||
| 10 | 957 | ||
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Lorton, VA ?
Lorton, VA is home to many enjoyable activities like watching the sunset at one of its many parks, to enjoying a bite to eat at fan-favorite restaurants. Lorton has a lot of popular museums including the George Mason's Gunston Hall, Lucy Burns Suffragist Museum, and Gunston Hall Plantation, all of which are frequented by tourists and locals alike. Lazy Susan Dinner Theater and Black Theatre Network are among the many performing arts venues you can check out. Lorton has a lot of nature preserves and parks. You can spend time checking out green spaces such as Occoquan Regional Park, Mason Neck State Park, and Marie Court Playground. Restaurants and popular eateries abound in Lorton, so you don't want to skip over these local favorites. For a quick taste of the town, stop by Alli's Restaurant, Polo Grill Restaurant, and Tap Room, or Las Colinas Restaurant.
Explore some of the best things to do in Lorton
What's the best way to get around Lorton, VA ?
The best way to get around Lorton is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Lorton has a walk score of 29, meaning this area is car dependent. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Lorton has a transit score of 34, with a few nearby public transportation options. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 22079. You can also get around Lorton by bike. With a bike score of 39, there is a minimal amount of infrastructure for biking.
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
Some Transit
Transit Score®
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
Lorton Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Lorton has 3 heavy rail stations; Amtrak Autotrain, Lorton Station, Amtrak Auto Train. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 2 car rental locations.
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