West Falls Church, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
West Falls Church, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Income Above average
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Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | West Falls Church | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,433 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6050.7 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.84% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,400 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in West Falls Church grew by 27.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 30,433 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in West Falls Church is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.9% of residents. That is 3.5 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,902 19.4% -2.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,884 25.9% +3.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,429 21.1% +0.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,100 13.5% -3.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.3% of the people living in West Falls Church and men 49.7%.
- Women 50.3% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.7% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
West Falls Church has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | West Falls Church | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $136,342 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.61% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Falls Church is about 46% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | West Falls Church | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $875,000 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,058 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.0% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in West Falls Church is about 35.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,058 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Falls Church spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 211 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Falls Church | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.3 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.6 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 211 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,539 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 22.9% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,262 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,059 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Falls Church is 25 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
West Falls Church has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | West Falls Church | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.5% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
West Falls Church has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | West Falls Church | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.6 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.0% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.8% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
West Falls Church, VA Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Falls Church, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Falls Church, VA | 30,433 | $136,342 #1/2 | $875,000 #1/2 | 25.3 min #1/2 |
| Annandale, VA | 42,423 | $117,457 | $625,005 | 26.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Falls Church, Virginia.
How many people live in West Falls Church, Virginia?
About 30,433 people live in West Falls Church, Virginia, in 10,400 households of 2.9 people on average. The median age is 36.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is West Falls Church, Virginia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, West Falls Church, Virginia has 6,051 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 70 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in West Falls Church, Virginia?
The median home costs 6.4 times the median household income ($875,000 against $136,342), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,058 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in West Falls Church, Virginia?
46.5% of adults in West Falls Church, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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