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Great Falls, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Montgomery County County
Great Falls, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Great Falls a Good Place to Live?
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 2.3% (36% 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 $1,658,249. 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.
Safety & Crime
Great Falls reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,262/100K.
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 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.