Falls Church, VA cityscape

22042

Falls Church, VA

Total Population
34,860
Median Household Income
$131,756
Median Home Value
$638,800
Median Rent
$2,097

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$131,756
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$638,800
101% above state median
Rent
$2,097
100% above state median
Median Age
38.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Falls Church, VA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 52.6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 6.6%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$131,756
+75.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-59,265,508
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.88 people

Total Households
12,108
Family Households
51.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
41.0%
#2 Industry
Construction
20.0%
#3 Industry
Education
14.0%
Total Employed Residents:11,057

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.0%
471 workers
Public Transit
8.3%
1,303 workers
Total Commuting Workers:15,626
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.5%
19,662 employed
Labor Force
20,896
1,149 unemployed
Median Age
38.1 years
Per Capita Income
$58,063
Poverty Rate
6.6%

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