Population 14,710 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Falls Church City
| Period | Falls Church City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Falls Church City run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Falls Church City
| Period | Falls Church City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Falls Church City are younger than 40.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Falls Church City
| Period | Falls Church City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Falls Church City: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Virginia counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only 11 of 133.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Falls Church City
Renters in Falls Church City
| Period | Falls Church City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.2% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.9% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.5% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Falls Church City than nationally: 47.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 32.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has risen 11.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Falls Church City
| Period | Falls Church City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Falls Church City: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only six have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Falls Church City
| Period | Falls Church City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Falls Church City run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Falls Church City
| Period | Falls Church City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,604 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,693 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,038 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,271 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$666 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Falls Church City runs $2,271 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $666 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Falls Church City
Bachelor's degrees in Falls Church City
| Period | Falls Church City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.2% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 74.8% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.1% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 79.9% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Falls Church City is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (79.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Falls Church City has the highest share of college graduates of any Virginia county.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Falls Church City
| Period | Falls Church City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.8% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Falls Church City: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only seven have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Falls Church City
| Period | Falls Church City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Falls Church City is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Falls Church City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Church City | 2.45 | 40.2 | 6.1% | 47.5% | 5.1% | 1973 | $2,271 | 79.9% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| Arlington County | 2.22 | 37.2 | 5.4% | 58.7% | 8.8% | 1973 | $2,524 | 76.4% | 94.9% | 3.4% |
| Fairfax County | 2.85 | 40.1 | 7.6% | 31.4% | 4.6% | 1982 | $2,579 | 64.9% | 93.0% | 4.2% |
| Alexandria City | 2.16 | 38.9 | 7.8% | 57.9% | 6.5% | 1973 | $2,278 | 64.9% | 92.2% | 3.4% |
| Fairfax City | 2.74 | 36.8 | 6.5% | 30.1% | 3.4% | 1970 | $2,239 | 62.5% | 90.3% | 3.2% |
| District of Columbia | 2.09 | 36.2 | 12.2% | 58.5% | 10.4% | 1963 | $2,078 | 63.4% | 92.7% | 7.0% |
| Prince George's County | 2.84 | 39.7 | 14.8% | 37.7% | 5.8% | 1979 | $2,013 | 36.8% | 86.1% | 6.4% |
| Manassas Park City | 3.71 | 36.3 | 12.9% | 33.5% | 6.4% | 1983 | $2,042 | 25.7% | 78.8% | 5.5% |
| Manassas City | 3.17 | 35.3 | 12.6% | 28.5% | 3.3% | 1985 | $1,893 | 33.7% | 81.2% | 3.9% |
| Warren County | 2.71 | 40.7 | 10.1% | 24.1% | 10.7% | 1985 | $1,260 | 25.1% | 88.9% | 4.7% |
| Talbot County | 2.33 | 49.9 | 10.0% | 24.9% | 14.6% | 1982 | $1,411 | 40.0% | 92.1% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Falls Church City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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