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Living in
West Falls Church.
West Falls Church is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in West Falls Church
This is a solidly affluent, family-oriented suburban community just outside Falls Church city, and you'll want to know upfront that it comes with a price tag to match—median home values around $707,000 and median rent over $2,100 a month reflect the Northern Virginia premium. The population is diverse, with significant Asian and Latino communities (including notably the largest concentration of Bolivian Americans outside major metro centers), which shapes the character of local businesses and schools. Most residents are families with kids or established professionals; over a third of households have children, and the median household income of $134,978 indicates this is a distinctly upper-middle to upper-class area.
West Falls Church at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Foreign-Born
35.1%
Broadband Internet
93.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.1% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in West Falls Church: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Falls Church, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (17.0%), and 29.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
14.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.7%
of households
Married Couples
51.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.95
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 31% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in West Falls Church
In West Falls Church, rent runs 31% above the VA average, and home values are 84% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,537
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in West Falls Church and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fairfax County, which includes West Falls Church, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
West Falls Church: Fairfax County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fairfax County (county-wide) · Annual averages
West Falls Church is about 3% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What West Falls Church Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute28.7 min avg
How West Falls Church residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Falls Church, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, which covers West Falls Church, runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,437.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Fairfax County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fairfax County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fairfax County, which includes West Falls Church, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $442,500 |
| 2021 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $613,500 |
| 2020 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,000 |
| 2019 | 55 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 53 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fairfax County, county-wide
West Falls Church is about 3% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fairfax County, which includes West Falls Church, is typically good — 284 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
284
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fairfax County, county-wide
West Falls Church is about 3% of Fairfax County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
West Falls Church has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.7"
Annual Snowfall
18.5"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
99
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.62" |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.84" |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.39" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.28" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.13" |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.26" |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.54" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.16" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.43" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Falls Church
West Falls Church has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.5%
of residents
Dominion Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti
Psychiatric · 1.8 mi away · Falls Church
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Falls Church
Virginia Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Arlington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in West Falls Church
West Falls Church's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 52.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near West Falls Church (within 15 miles)
Northern Virginia Community College
3.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,048 students · in-state tuition $6,062 · 30% graduate · median earnings $56,892 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $71,338 · 95% graduate · median earnings $110,516 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,266 students · in-state tuition $62,242 · 79% graduate · median earnings $85,458 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Falls Church
West Falls Church has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
6 mi awayArlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
National Park Site
7 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
7 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Island
National Park Site
7 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayConstitution Gardens
National Park Site
8 mi awayFranklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
National Park Site
8 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
8 mi awayPublic Libraries in West Falls Church
Thomas Jefferson Community Library
7415 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church
Cities Near West Falls Church
The closest cities within 60 miles
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West Falls Church FAQ
Is West Falls Church, Virginia affordable?⌄
West Falls Church's median rent is $2,066/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $134,978/year. Median home value is $706,800.
Is West Falls Church, Virginia safe?⌄
West Falls Church is policed by the Fairfax County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 110 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1438 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in West Falls Church, Virginia?⌄
Fairfax County, which includes West Falls Church, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in West Falls Church, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in West Falls Church is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,066/month and median household income is $134,978/year. The median home value is $706,800. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Falls Church, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in West Falls Church is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from