Living in West Falls Church, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Falls Church · Census data 2020–2024
West Falls Church has 31,279 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $134,978 (45% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $706,800, the median rent is $2,066/month.
West Falls Church at a glance
- Population
- 31,279
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $134,978State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $706,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,066/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West Falls Church a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 84% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Falls Church
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Falls Church the median home value is $706,800, 112% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,066 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,172 a month in housing costs.
West Falls Church median household income
The median household income in West Falls Church is $134,978 and the income per person is $58,006. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in West Falls Church: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,959
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.95
West Falls Church demographics
- Population
- 31,279
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 10,575
- Foreign-born
- 35.1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Falls Church ›
Education in West Falls Church
52.4% of adults 25 and older in West Falls Church have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Falls Church
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 54.9%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
West Falls Church vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Falls Church | 31,279 | $134,978 | $706,800 | $2,066 |
| Falls Church | 14,710 | $143,262 | $1,055,600 | $2,190 |
| Lake Barcroft | 10,973 | $140,882 | $887,300 | $1,923 |
| Idylwood | 17,559 | $120,109 | $756,900 | $2,045 |
| Seven Corners | 9,371 | $77,400 | $318,700 | $1,632 |
| Annandale | 41,705 | $116,263 | $681,300 | $1,933 |
| Woodburn | 9,503 | $134,013 | $764,100 | $2,347 |
| Merrifield | 20,698 | $136,373 | $660,800 | $2,368 |
| Dunn Loring | 8,957 | $244,265 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in West Falls Church, VA?
The median household income in West Falls Church is $134,978, 45% 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 West Falls Church?
The median home value in West Falls Church is $706,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in West Falls Church?
The median gross rent in West Falls Church is $2,066 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is West Falls Church, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 84% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in West Falls Church?
The median age in West Falls Church is 36.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in West Falls Church?
The average commute to work in West Falls Church is 29 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Falls Church?
The unemployment rate in West Falls Church is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Falls Church?
52.4% of adults in West 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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