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Falls Church
  • Suburb in Virginia

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Falls Church is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 14,494. Falls Church is in Falls Church City County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Falls Church offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Falls Church there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Falls Church. The public schools in Falls Church are highly rated.

About

About Falls Church...
Population
14,494

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$838,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,020
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    43%
  • Own
    57%
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Falls Church Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    0
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    13.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    41.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    83.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,501.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    146
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    49%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Falls Church

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$155,071
National
$69,021

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