Falls Church, VA

Falls Church, VA

At a Glance

How Falls Church Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Falls Church's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Falls Church a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Falls Church residents earn a median household income of $154,734 , which is 106% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $85,077. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,054 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Falls Church is $1,005,400 , 257% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $773,202. Median rent is $2,205/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Falls Church reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,533/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

79.7% of adults in Falls Church hold a bachelor's degree or higher (136% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Falls Church has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

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