Lorton balances suburban calm with quick connections to the region. Set along I-95 and the Occoquan River, it offers easy commutes to Alexandria and the rest of Fairfax County, plus a rare perk: the northern terminus of Amtrak’s Auto Train for effortless escapes to Florida. The local Virginia Railway Express stop adds another layer of convenience for weekday riders, while shopping, dining, and daily essentials cluster around Lorton Station and along Lorton Market Street.
Creativity and history shape community life. The former prison campus now thrives as the Workhouse Arts Center, hosting galleries, classes, and outdoor performances. Weekends often lead to the water or the woods: paddle the Occoquan, launch from Pohick Bay, or roam the wildlife-rich trails of Mason Neck State Park. Nearby Pohick Bay Regional Park brings campgrounds, a disc golf course, and a popular marina, while George Mason’s riverside estate, Gunston Hall, layers in colonial-era history and scenic grounds.
Families appreciate access to Fairfax County Public Schools, with local options that include South County High and Middle and Lorton Station Elementary. Housing ranges from newer townhomes and single-family neighborhoods to established streets with mature trees, giving buyers and renters choices at multiple price points.
Whether you’re moving in or moving up, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local agent to navigate Lorton’s neighborhoods, schools, and market with confidence—on both the buying and selling side.