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Falls church, VA

Falls church, VA.

Population: 18,169 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Falls church, VA is $1.06M — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.60M after a median 6 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,707/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.06M

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.06M
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+19.6%
10-year appreciation
+52.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.06M
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.60M
Median list price
$1.50M
Median price per sqft
$454
1-year sale-price change
+13.3%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
103.1%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,707/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,240/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,310/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,570/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,240/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,810/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church City Public Schools
Schools include
Timber Lane Elementary, Oak Street Elementary, Mount Daniel Elementary, Jessie Thackrey Preschool

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Washington Navy Yard (10.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
338
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
256,093
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
183,066

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
58
Nearest national park
George Washington Memorial Parkway (6 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Memorial Parkway, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
28
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
567
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+136 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
52.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.6%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
93.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,353
Average weekly wage
$1,313
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Falls churchState medianUS median
Median home value$1.06M$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$1.60M$380,000$325,000
Median days on market6 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,707/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Falls church, VA?
$1.06M.
What is the median sale price in Falls church, VA?
$1.60M.
How long do homes take to sell in Falls church, VA?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in Falls church, VA?
Typical rent: $2,707/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Falls church, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Falls church, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Falls church, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Falls church, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Falls church, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Falls church, VA?
4 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Falls church, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Falls church, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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