Fort Lee, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
8,318 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
95.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,105 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
58.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$179,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$554 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,802 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
2.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Prince George County
2
Richmond Metro Area
3
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Prince George County
2
Richmond Metro Area
5
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 38
Feb 3 2 40
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 3 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 3 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 3 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, VA State Senate District 13, VA State House District 75, VA
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Schools

Lakemont Elementary
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
William a Walton Elem
2 miles, S • 4.6 star
Ll Beazley Elem
3 miles, SE • 5 star
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Colleges

Virginia State University
5 miles, W • 1.9 star
Richard Bland College
7 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Southside Regional Medical Center
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
John Randolph Medical Center
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Richmond International Airport
19 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Norfolk International Airport
67 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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