What are the schools like in Great Falls, VA?

Great Falls is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools. The district operates 141 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, and 28 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Great Falls?

The median household income in Great Falls, VA is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Great Falls, VA?

Great Falls has an average high temperature of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Great Falls, VA affordable or expensive?

Great Falls's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Great Falls is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,246,100 and the median rent is $3,099 per month.

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

Great Falls has a violent crime rate of 113.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1530.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Great Falls, VA a Good Place to Live?

Great Falls is a small city of 14,968 in Virginia, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Great Falls stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Great Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Great Falls 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

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

Metric	Great Falls, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,246,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,099	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Great Falls's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

113.0 /100k

Property Crime

1530.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Great Falls is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Great Falls, VA	National Avg
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	141	—
Middle Schools	24	—
High Schools	28	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	84.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Great Falls sees average highs of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Great Falls, VA
Average High — January	42.3°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.7"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Great Falls, VA	National Avg
Population	14,968	—
Median Age	47.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	24.7%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Great Falls Crossing, VA 2 mi Sugarland Run, VA 4 mi Lowes Island, VA 4 mi Dranesville, VA 4 mi Travilah, MD 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Great Falls

Great Falls, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22066

Great Falls vs Other Cities

Great Falls, VA vs Great Falls Crossing, VA Great Falls, VA vs Sugarland Run, VA Great Falls, VA vs Lowes Island, VA Great Falls, VA vs Dranesville, VA Great Falls, VA vs Travilah, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Great Falls, VA affordable or expensive?

Great Falls's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Great Falls roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,246,100 and median rent is $3,099/month.

What is the crime rate in Great Falls, VA?

Great Falls's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1530.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Great Falls?

Public schools in Great Falls are operated by Fairfax County Public Schools. The district has 141 elementary, 24 middle, and 28 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 84.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Great Falls, VA a good place to live?

Great Falls, VA has a population of 14,968, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Great Falls?

Great Falls averages 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Great Falls?

Great Falls, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22066.

What is the population of Great Falls?

The population of Great Falls, Virginia is 14,968 with a median age of 47.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Great Falls: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $1,246,100, median household income $250,001, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Great Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.