What are the schools like in Falls Church, VA?

Falls Church is served primarily by Falls Church City Public Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Falls Church?

The median household income in Falls Church, VA is $164,536 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Falls Church, VA?

Falls Church has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.8 inches.

Falls Church, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Falls Church, VA affordable or expensive?

Falls Church's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Falls Church is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $938,500 and the median rent is $2,074 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Falls Church, VA?

Falls Church has a violent crime rate of 101.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1520.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Falls Church, VA a Good Place to Live?

Falls Church is a small city of 14,576 in Virginia, with a median household income of $164,536 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Falls Church stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Falls Church is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Falls Church city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Falls Church's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Falls Church costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Falls Church, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$938,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,074	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$164,536	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Falls Church's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.3 /100k

Property Crime

1520.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Falls Church is served primarily by Falls Church City Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Falls Church, VA	National Avg
School District	Falls Church City Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	78.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Falls Church sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation and 5.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Falls Church, VA
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	45.7"
Annual Snowfall	5.8"

Demographics

Metric	Falls Church, VA	National Avg
Population	14,576	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.5%	18.9%
Asian	8.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Falls Church, VA 1 mi Idylwood, VA 2 mi Seven Corners, VA 2 mi Pimmit Hills, VA 2 mi Lake Barcroft, VA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Falls Church

Falls Church, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22046

Falls Church vs Other Cities

Falls Church, VA vs West Falls Church, VA Falls Church, VA vs Idylwood, VA Falls Church, VA vs Seven Corners, VA Falls Church, VA vs Pimmit Hills, VA Falls Church, VA vs Lake Barcroft, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Falls Church, VA affordable or expensive?

Falls Church's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Falls Church roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $938,500 and median rent is $2,074/month.

What is the crime rate in Falls Church, VA?

Falls Church's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1520.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Falls Church?

Public schools in Falls Church are operated by Falls Church City Public Schools. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 78.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Falls Church, VA a good place to live?

Falls Church, VA has a population of 14,576, a median household income of $164,536, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Falls Church?

Falls Church averages 42.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches with about 5.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Falls Church?

Falls Church, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22046.

What is the population of Falls Church?

The population of Falls Church, Virginia is 14,576 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Falls Church?

Key numbers for living in Falls Church: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $938,500, median household income $164,536, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Falls Church side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.