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Falls Church, Virginia is 3 miles NE of Annandale, Virginia (center to center) and 8 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. Part of the surrounding Washington metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Falls Church is home to some 10,377 residents.
In Falls Church, about 53% of adults are married. People in Falls Church have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
In 2000, Falls Church had a median family income of $97,225. More so than most places, the people in Falls Church generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Falls Church are poor than in most places in Virginia. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Falls Church than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($320,779) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Falls Church. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Falls Church was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Falls Church, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Falls Church, 75% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Falls Church it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the city.
Falls Church strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Falls Church to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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