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Great falls, VA

Great falls, VA.

Population: 17,185 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Great falls, VA is $1.71M — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.80M after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $5,538/month. 2 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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$1.71M

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.71M
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
10-year appreciation
+57.5%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$1.71M
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
$1.80M
Median list price
$2.05M
Median price per sqft
$387
1-year sale-price change
+18.0%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
55
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
74
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$5,538/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,930/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,020/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,370/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,250/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,000/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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Great Falls Elementary, Forestville Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hidden Lane Landfill (7.2 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
47.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
138
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
222

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
104,360
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
72,928

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
60
Nearest national park
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (3 mi)
National parks include
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Great Falls Park, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
28
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-270 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
11.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
94.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,990
Average weekly wage
$1,303
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,032

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

How it compares

Great fallsState medianUS median
Median home value$1.71M$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$1.80M$380,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$5,538/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 Great falls, VA?
$1.71M.
What is the median sale price in Great falls, VA?
$1.80M.
How long do homes take to sell in Great falls, VA?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Great falls, VA?
Typical rent: $5,538/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Great falls, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Great falls, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Great falls, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Great falls, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Great falls, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Great falls, VA?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Great falls, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Great falls, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Great falls, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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