Lorton, Virginia

Lorton is a small suburb less than an hour's drive from DC, and starting point of the Amtrak "auto train," which allows you to take your car aboard. Lorton is part of Fairfax County, the most populous county in Virginia and a popular place to live. Comprised mostly of single family homes, housing prices in Lorton area affordable when compared with the DC Metro area as a whole. There are five elementary schools and two high schools that service residents of Lorton. It is very much a self-sufficient suburb, meaning that you won't have to drive too far for every day conveniences. The area has several parks and golf courses, and is within close proximity to Fort Belvoir. Lorton is a great place for families or people who wish to live in a larger home than what they might be able to afford closer to DC. Commuting may take long, but it's easier since Lorton is so close to 95 and has its own Amtrak station.