Population
Lorton
21,961
American Canyon
21,698
Median Income
Lorton
$136,719
American Canyon
$123,935
Home Value
Lorton
$583,900
American Canyon
$660,100
Rent
Lorton
$2,537
American Canyon
$2,399
Crime Rate
Lorton
N/A
American Canyon
N/A
Cost of Living
Lorton
208.1
American Canyon
209.6
Avg Temp
Lorton
N/A
American Canyon
N/A
Unemployment
Lorton
5.1%
American Canyon
5.5%
How Similar Are Lorton & American Canyon?
American Canyon is Lorton's #2 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Lorton
21,961
American Canyon
21,698
Both cities have similar populations — Lorton at 21,961 and American Canyon at 21,698.
Political Leaning
Lorton
31.1%
American Canyon
31.1%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 0% difference.
Unemployment
Lorton
5.1%
American Canyon
5.5%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 7% difference.
Median Income
Lorton
$136,719
American Canyon
$123,935
Both cities have similar median income — just a 9% difference.
Home Values
Lorton
$583,900
American Canyon
$660,100
American Canyon has a 12% higher home values than Lorton.
Education
Lorton
35.7%
American Canyon
20.9%
Lorton has a 41% higher education than American Canyon.
Demographics
Lorton
30.4%
American Canyon
30.0%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 1% difference.
Cost of Living
Lorton
208.1
American Canyon
209.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 1% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Lorton and American Canyon share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Lorton
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American Canyon
Lorton leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Lorton leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDLorton scores 149.3 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 189.5 in American Canyon. Lorton has a fair market rent (2br) of $2,246 vs $2,773 in American Canyon (19% lower). American Canyon scores 144.7 on the food index (100 = national avg) vs 154.5 in Lorton.
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Fair Market Rent (2BR)
Housing Market — American Canyon leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAmerican Canyon has a vacancy rate of 2.6% compared to 6.9% in Lorton. American Canyon has a owner-occupied of 77.9% compared to 64.2% in Lorton. American Canyon has a median home value of $660,100 vs $583,900 in Lorton (12% higher).
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Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Lorton leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSLorton has a work from home of 22.3% compared to 8.5% in American Canyon. American Canyon has a poverty rate of 7.5% compared to 9.5% in Lorton. American Canyon has a government sector of 39.3% compared to 30.5% in Lorton.
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Per Capita Income
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Labor Force
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Work from Home
Private Sector
Government Sector
Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
Property Crime Rate (per 1K)
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Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
Larceny Rate (per 1K)
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Property Crime Clearance
Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Lorton leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauLorton has a bachelor's degree or higher of 35.7% compared to 20.9% in American Canyon. Lorton has a high school diploma or higher of 45.1% compared to 33.5% in American Canyon.
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Colleges & Universities
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSLorton has a population of 21,961, about 1x the size of American Canyon (21,698).
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Foreign Born
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Black
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Asian
Lorton
American Canyon
Healthcare — Lorton leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareLorton: 5 vs American Canyon: 3 for with emergency services. Lorton: 3.8 vs American Canyon: 2.8 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSLorton has a work from home of 22.3% compared to 8.5% in American Canyon. Lorton has a public transit of 5.3% compared to 2.0% in American Canyon. American Canyon has a bicycle of 0.1% compared to 0.0% in Lorton.
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