Population
Lorton
21,961
Hauppauge
20,772
Median Income
Lorton
$136,719
Hauppauge
$145,987
Home Value
Lorton
$583,900
Hauppauge
$634,700
Rent
Lorton
$2,537
Hauppauge
$2,726
Crime Rate
Lorton
N/A
Hauppauge
N/A
Cost of Living
Lorton
208.1
Hauppauge
239.9
Avg Temp
Lorton
N/A
Hauppauge
N/A
Unemployment
Lorton
5.1%
Hauppauge
4.8%
How Similar Are Lorton & Hauppauge?
Hauppauge is Lorton's #17 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Lorton
21,961
Hauppauge
20,772
Both cities have similar populations — Lorton at 21,961 and Hauppauge at 20,772.
Political Leaning
Lorton
31.1%
Hauppauge
55.0%
Lorton leans Democratic while Hauppauge leans Republican.
Unemployment
Lorton
5.1%
Hauppauge
4.8%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 6% difference.
Median Income
Lorton
$136,719
Hauppauge
$145,987
Both cities have similar median income — just a 6% difference.
Home Values
Lorton
$583,900
Hauppauge
$634,700
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Lorton
35.7%
Hauppauge
34.6%
Both cities have similar education — just a 3% difference.
Demographics
Lorton
30.4%
Hauppauge
80.0%
Hauppauge's demographics is significantly higher than Lorton's — 62% difference.
Cost of Living
Lorton
208.1
Hauppauge
239.9
Hauppauge has a 13% higher cost of living than Lorton.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Lorton and Hauppauge share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Lorton leads in 3 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 223.2 in Hauppauge. Lorton has a fair market rent (2br) of $2,246 vs $2,747 in Hauppauge (18% lower). Lorton has a fair market rent (1br) of $2,015 vs $2,379 in Hauppauge (15% lower).
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Housing Market — Hauppauge leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHauppauge has a vacancy rate of 3.3% compared to 6.9% in Lorton. Lorton has a median property tax of $5,496 vs $10,001 in Hauppauge (45% lower). Hauppauge has a owner-occupied of 85.2% compared to 64.2% in Lorton.
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Jobs & Economy — Hauppauge leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHauppauge has a poverty rate of 4.3% compared to 9.5% in Lorton. Lorton has a work from home of 22.3% compared to 11.3% in Hauppauge. Hauppauge has a government sector of 39.8% compared to 30.5% in Lorton.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauHauppauge has a high school diploma or higher of 47.8% compared to 45.1% in Lorton. Lorton has a bachelor's degree or higher of 35.7% compared to 34.6% in Hauppauge.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSLorton has a population of 21,961, about 1.1x the size of Hauppauge (20,772). Lorton skews younger with a median age of 36.9 vs 43.4.
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Lorton
Hauppauge
Healthcare — Lorton leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareLorton: 5 vs Hauppauge: 4 for with emergency services. Lorton: 3.8 vs Hauppauge: 3.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Lorton leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSLorton has a work from home of 22.3% compared to 11.3% in Hauppauge. Lorton has a public transit of 5.3% compared to 3.8% in Hauppauge. Hauppauge has a drive alone of 80.1% compared to 57.9% in Lorton.
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