At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$134,358 per capita
Home Value
$1,342,400
Zillow: $1,675,993
Median Rent
$3,463/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
85.7%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.5%
5.5% smoking rate
How Great Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Great Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Great Falls a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Great Falls residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $134,358. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Great Falls is $1,342,400 , 376% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,675,993. Median rent is $3,463/month, with 19.1% 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 1984.
Education
85.7% of adults in Great Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(154% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Great Falls has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14,854
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born22.8%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$134,358
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,342,400
Rent$3,463
Ownership95.4%
Zillow$1,675,993
Housing Units5,164
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity20.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
Elevation372 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.7%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+50.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Great Falls was built in 1984.
40.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
22.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.