Falls Church city, VA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Falls Church city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,517 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7092.9 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.00% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,053 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Falls Church city grew by 27.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 14,593 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Falls Church city has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Falls Church city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $155,021 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.38% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Falls Church city is about 70% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Falls Church city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $983,847 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,204 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.2% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Falls Church city is about 37.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,204 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Falls Church city spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 218 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Falls Church city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.2 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.4 | 46.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 218 | 194 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,763 | $6,010 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 30.5% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,510 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,596 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (8.7 min), Norton city (11.5 min), Covington city (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Surry County (43.2 min), Amelia County (40.4 min), Buckingham County (38.3 min).
The average commute time in Falls Church city is 26 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Falls Church city has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Falls Church city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73.7% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Falls Church city has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Falls Church city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.8 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.4% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.6% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Falls Church city, Virginia.
What is the population of Falls Church city, Virginia?
The population of Falls Church city, Virginia is 14,517, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Falls Church city, Virginia?
The population density of Falls Church city, Virginia is 7092.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Falls Church city, Virginia?
The median household income in Falls Church city, Virginia is $155,021, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Falls Church city, Virginia?
The median home price in Falls Church city, Virginia is $983,847, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Falls Church city, Virginia?
The unemployment rate in Falls Church city, Virginia is 6.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.