Falls Church city County , Virginia
Population: 14,593 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Falls Church city County's economy and housing market are shaped by recreation and resort traffic — typical home values around $1 million sit roughly 3× the national figure, well beyond what local wages alone would support. Median household income near $154,734 reflects a population that includes high-income second-home owners and seasonal residents. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Falls Church city County in the bottom 2% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $154,734 |
| Per Capita Income | $85,077 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| Median Home Value | $1,005,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,205/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 50.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 14,593 |
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 79.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 1.6 · 2th national percentile
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