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West Falls Church

Virginia · 31,279 residents · 4.992 sq mi
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West Falls Church is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,978. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $706,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 45% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,279
+2%since 2023
from 30,660 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Population density
6,266 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 6,142 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−2%since 2023
from 36.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2011 – 2024
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202431K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,978
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $131,236 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,006
+3%since 2023
from $56,476 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.408 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$706,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $658,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,066
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,140 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+4%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(12,095)
Black4.2%(1,281)
Hispanic / Latino35%(10,732)
Asian17.1%(5,249)
Other4.2%(1,303)
Diversity Score86.1%(26,406)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(12,161)
Black4.2%(1,314)
Hispanic / Latino36%(11,270)
Asian15.9%(4,970)
Other5%(1,564)
Diversity Score86.2%(26,959)
Diversity Score
86
Unchangedsince 2023
from 86 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
−1%since 2023
from 29.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Foreign born
35.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Falls Church, Virginia?

West Falls Church, Virginia has about 31,279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Falls Church, Virginia?

The typical household in West Falls Church, Virginia earns about $134,978 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Falls Church, Virginia expensive?

In West Falls Church, Virginia, the median home is worth about $706,800, and the typical rent is about $2,066 a month.

How educated are people in West Falls Church, Virginia?

About 52.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Falls Church, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Falls Church, Virginia?

About 7.9% of people in West Falls Church, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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