Population
Lorton
21,961
Wilmington
23,195
Median Income
Lorton
$136,719
Wilmington
$161,473
Home Value
Lorton
$583,900
Wilmington
$646,200
Rent
Lorton
$2,537
Wilmington
$2,412
Crime Rate
Lorton
N/A
Wilmington
1.66
Cost of Living
Lorton
208.1
Wilmington
226.3
Avg Temp
Lorton
N/A
Wilmington
N/A
Unemployment
Lorton
5.1%
Wilmington
5.0%
How Similar Are Lorton & Wilmington?
Wilmington is Lorton's #5 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Lorton
21,961
Wilmington
23,195
Both cities have similar populations — Lorton at 21,961 and Wilmington at 23,195.
Political Leaning
Lorton
31.1%
Wilmington
29.0%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 7% difference.
Unemployment
Lorton
5.1%
Wilmington
5.0%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 1% difference.
Median Income
Lorton
$136,719
Wilmington
$161,473
Wilmington has a 15% higher median income than Lorton.
Home Values
Lorton
$583,900
Wilmington
$646,200
Both cities have similar home values — just a 10% difference.
Education
Lorton
35.7%
Wilmington
33.9%
Both cities have similar education — just a 5% difference.
Demographics
Lorton
30.4%
Wilmington
86.8%
Wilmington's demographics is significantly higher than Lorton's — 65% difference.
Cost of Living
Lorton
208.1
Wilmington
226.3
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 8% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Lorton and Wilmington share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Wilmington
Lorton leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Lorton leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDLorton has a fair market rent (2br) of $2,246 vs $2,941 in Wilmington (24% lower). Lorton has a fair market rent (1br) of $2,015 vs $2,476 in Wilmington (19% lower). Lorton scores 154.5 on the food index (100 = national avg) vs 173.4 in Wilmington.
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Housing Market — Wilmington leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWilmington has a vacancy rate of 2.0% compared to 6.9% in Lorton. Wilmington has a owner-occupied of 86.9% compared to 64.2% in Lorton. Lorton has a median property tax of $5,496 vs $7,333 in Wilmington (25% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Wilmington leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWilmington has a poverty rate of 3.0% compared to 9.5% in Lorton. Wilmington has a government sector of 46.1% compared to 30.5% in Lorton. Lorton has a work from home of 22.3% compared to 17.9% in Wilmington.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWilmington has a high school diploma or higher of 50.6% compared to 45.1% in Lorton. Lorton has a bachelor's degree or higher of 35.7% compared to 33.9% in Wilmington.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWilmington has a population of 23,195, about 1.1x the size of Lorton (21,961). Lorton skews younger with a median age of 36.9 vs 42.1.
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Lorton
Wilmington
Healthcare — Lorton leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareLorton: 3.8 vs Wilmington: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Lorton: 5 vs Wilmington: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — Lorton leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWilmington has a bicycle of 0.1% compared to 0.0% in Lorton. Lorton has a public transit of 5.3% compared to 3.7% in Wilmington. Lorton has a work from home of 22.3% compared to 17.9% in Wilmington.
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