Living in Falls Church, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Falls Church · Census data 2020–2024
Falls Church has 14,710 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $143,262 (54% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $1,055,600, the median rent is $2,190/month.
Falls Church at a glance
- Population
- 14,710
- Median age
- 40.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $143,262State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $1,055,600State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,190/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 52.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Falls Church a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 175% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Falls Church
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Falls Church the median home value is $1,055,600, 217% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,190 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Falls Church median household income
The median household income in Falls Church is $143,262 and the income per person is $88,790. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Falls Church: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,585
- Owner-occupied
- 52.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.5%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.32
Falls Church demographics
- Population
- 14,710
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 6,273
- Foreign-born
- 16.6%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Falls Church ›
Education in Falls Church
80.5% of adults 25 and older in Falls Church have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 51.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Falls Church
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 32.7%
- Drive alone
- 49.2%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Falls Church vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Church | 14,710 | $143,262 | $1,055,600 | $2,190 |
| West Falls Church | 31,279 | $134,978 | $706,800 | $2,066 |
| Idylwood | 17,559 | $120,109 | $756,900 | $2,045 |
| Seven Corners | 9,371 | $77,400 | $318,700 | $1,632 |
| Pimmit Hills | 6,589 | $172,880 | $966,500 | $2,474 |
| Lake Barcroft | 10,973 | $140,882 | $887,300 | $1,923 |
| Dunn Loring | 8,957 | $244,265 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
| Bailey's Crossroads | 24,271 | $88,483 | $416,600 | $2,021 |
| Merrifield | 20,698 | $136,373 | $660,800 | $2,368 |
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What is the median household income in Falls Church, VA?
The median household income in Falls Church is $143,262, 54% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Falls Church?
The median home value in Falls Church is $1,055,600, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Falls Church?
The median gross rent in Falls Church is $2,190 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Falls Church, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 175% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Falls Church?
The median age in Falls Church is 40.5 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Falls Church?
The average commute to work in Falls Church is 29 minutes; 32.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Falls Church?
The unemployment rate in Falls Church is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Falls Church?
80.5% of adults in Falls Church have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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