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West Falls Church, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Falls Church city County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
30,660 Population 6,144/sq mi density
$131,236 Median Income $56,476 per capita
$658,700 Home Value $773,202 Zillow
$2,140 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 1,595 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$131,236 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$658,700 home value, $2,140/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.5% bachelor's degree or higher

West Falls Church, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$131,236
75% above
$56,476 per capita
Home Value
$658,700
134% above
Zillow: $773,202
Median Rent
$2,140/mo
84% above
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
130/100K
66% below
1,595/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%
59% above
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How West Falls Church Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
175%
Home Value
234%
Rent
184%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
159%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Falls Church a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Falls Church residents earn a median household income of $131,236 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,476. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 West Falls Church is $658,700 , 134% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $773,202. Median rent is $2,140/month, with 27.1% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

West Falls Church reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,595/100K.

Education

53.5% of adults in West Falls Church hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% above the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Falls Church has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population30,660
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density6,144/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$131,236
Per Capita$56,476
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,606

Housing

B+
Home Value$658,700
Rent$2,140
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$773,202
Housing Units10,943
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent130/100K
Property1,595/100K

Health

Obesity25.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,199/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation328 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.5%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 18% / D 80%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed296 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in West Falls Church was built in 1962.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 296 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.