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Falls Church city

Population in 2011: 12,496. Population change since 2000: +20.4%
 

Males: 6,123  (49.0%)
Females: 6,373  (51.0%)

Median resident age:  39.0 years
Virginia median age:  43.4 years

Zip codes: 22040, 22041, 22042, 22043, 22044, 22046, 22047.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $111,461 (it was $74,924 in 2000)
Falls Church:

$111,461
Virginia:

$59,330
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $51,598

Falls Church city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $670,192 (it was $262,400 in 2000)
Falls Church:

$670,192
Virginia:

$252,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $696,443; Detached houses: $781,887; Townhouses or other attached units: $583,074; In 2-unit structures: $1,054,978; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $263,745; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $249,974; Mobile homes: $128,942

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,323.

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  • White alone - 9,093 (73.7%)
  • Asian alone - 1,150 (9.3%)
  • Hispanic - 1,109 (9.0%)
  • Black alone - 523 (4.2%)
  • Two or more races - 410 (3.3%)
  • American Indian alone - 23 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 20 (0.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 4 (0.03%)

Races in Falls Church detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Falls Church: 137.5 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (19.3%), German (18.1%), English (17.6%), Italian (7.4%), Scottish (5.7%), United States (3.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1875

Elevation: 320 feet

Land area: 1.99 square miles.

Population density: 6293 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Falls Church:

  • High school or higher: 95.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 63.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 33.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Falls Church city:

  • Never married: 27.3%
  • Now married: 52.5%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

1,667 residents are foreign born (6.1% Asia, 4.9% Latin America, 3.5% Europe).

This city:  16.1%
Virginia:  8.1%



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists there were 45 registered sex offenders living in Falls Church, Virginia as of May 25, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Falls Church to the number of sex offenders is 266 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $6,112 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $5,690 (1.0%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Arlington, VA (3.7 miles , pop. 189,453).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (9.0 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (133.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Jefferson, VA (1.1 miles ), Idylwood, VA (1.3 miles ), Seven Corners, VA (1.5 miles ), Pimmit Hills, VA (1.5 miles ), Lake Barcroft, VA (1.6 miles ), Dunn Loring, VA (1.7 miles ), McLean, VA (1.7 miles ), Bailey's Crossroads, VA (1.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $181,600
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,300
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,300
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $187,300
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,300
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,300
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $187,300
  • 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $298,100
  • 2005: 24 buildings, average cost: $188,700
  • 2006: 19 buildings, average cost: $211,700
  • 2007: 14 buildings, average cost: $203,500
  • 2008: 13 buildings, average cost: $289,600
  • 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $293,800
  • 2010: 24 buildings, average cost: $299,500
  • 2011: 10 buildings, average cost: $346,800

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 38.88 N, Longitude: 77.18 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +3,017 (+29.1%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 929 (15.9%)

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Crime in Falls Church by Year
Type 1999 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 00001000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.09.40.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 32012220310
per 100,000 29.519.00.09.318.918.318.50.026.58.20.0
Robberies 1210548121612665
per 100,000 118.194.946.837.175.6109.7147.7109.353.149.340.1
Assaults 4115118149145765
per 100,000 403.4142.4102.974.1132.282.3129.345.561.949.340.1
Burglaries 3242373735343131181921
per 100,000 314.9398.6346.1342.8330.5310.9286.2282.4159.3156.1168.3
Thefts 355336343269315243290323279263191
per 100,000 3493.13188.83208.02491.92974.82221.82677.52942.02468.82160.91530.6
Auto thefts 3663574250422621182314
per 100,000 354.2597.9533.1389.1472.2384.0240.1191.3159.3189.0112.2
Arson 00466920500
per 100,000 0.00.037.455.656.782.318.50.044.20.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 327.8273.7228.4187.0261.4204.1229.8193.4171.1142.8101.4

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Crime in Falls Church detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 38 (30 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.40
Virginia average:

2.27

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Falls Church, Virginia accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.9%
Virginia:

5.8%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +993 (+10.6%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (28%)
  • Public administration (14%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Information (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Public administration (20%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (15%)
  • Health care and social assistance (15%)
  • Other services, except public administration (12%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Computer specialists (12%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Lawyers (7%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (3%)
  • Engineers (3%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Falls Church-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 63% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.1 miles away from the Falls Church city center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

On 4/1/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.1 miles away from the city center injured 37 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Falls Church-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Virginia state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 98.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/5/2003 at 16:32:32, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 92.0 miles away from Falls Church center
On 3/15/1991 at 06:54:08, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 10.9 mi) earthquake occurred 88.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/22/2001 at 16:01:20, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, 2.5 LG, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 88.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 99.5 miles away from Falls Church center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Birthplace of: Anthony Myint - Restaurateur, Joe Saunders - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Los Angeles Angels, born: Jun 16, 1981), Tom Shadyac - Documentary filmmaker, Eric Denton (soccer) - Soccer player, Jayme Cramer - Swimmer, Nancy Kyes - Film actor, Bruce Cohen - Film producer, Eric Denton - Major League Soccer player (Colorado, born: Feb 8, 1978), Jane Brucker - Actor, John Hartman - Rock drummer.

Main business address for: GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING).


Hospital/medical center in Falls Church:

  • INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 3300 GALLOWS RD)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Falls Church:

  • VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER - ARLINGTON (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 2 miles away; ARLINGTON, VA)
  • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; ALEXANDRIA, VA)

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Amtrak stations near Falls Church:

  • 9 miles: ALEXANDRIA (110 CALLAHAN DR.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 10 miles: WASHINGTON (50 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. N.E.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: LORTON (AUTO-TRAIN) (LORTON, 8006 LORTON RD.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.

Local government website: www.ci.falls-church.va.us

Colleges/Universities in Falls Church:

  • Sanz School (Full-time enrollment: 1,658; Location: 6182 Arlington Boulevard; Private, for-profit; Website: sanz.edu)
  • Stratford University (FT enrollment: 673; Location: 7777 Leesburg Pike; Private, for-profit; Website: www.stratford.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Falls Church:

  • Marymount University (about 3 miles; Arlington, VA; Full-time enrollment: 2,399)
  • Northern Virginia Community College (about 5 miles; Annandale, VA; FT enrollment: 17,350)
  • Georgetown University (about 6 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 13,461)
  • American University (about 6 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 9,447)
  • George Washington University (about 8 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 16,261)
  • University of the District of Columbia (about 8 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 2,279)
  • Strayer University (about 8 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 8,195)

Public high schools in Falls Church:

Private high school in Falls Church:

  • TRINITY SCHOOL AT MEADOW VIEW (Students: 137; Location: 2849 MEADOW VIEW RD; Grades: 7 - 12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Falls Church:

Private elementary/middle schools in Falls Church:

  • ST JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 620; Location: 830 W BROAD ST; Grades: KG - 8)
  • CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL (Students: 507; Location: 3301 GLEN CARLYN RD; Grades: PK - 8)
  • FALLS CHURCH EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL (Students: 235; Location: 115 E FAIRFAX ST; Grades: PK - KG)
  • CORPUS CHRIST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (Students: 166; Location: 7506 SAINT PHILIPS CT; Grades: PK - KG)
  • EARLY YEARS MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 125; Location: 3241 BRUSH DR; Grades: PK - 1)
  • MONTESSORI SCHOOL-HOLMES RUN (Students: 101; Location: 3527 GALLOWS RD; Grades: PK - 7)
  • KAYE KARE INC (Students: 56; Location: 384 N WASHINGTON ST; Grades: PK - KG)
  • GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 51; Location: 3233 ANNANDALE RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • FALLS CHURCH CHILDREN''S HOUSE (Students: 47; Location: 3335 ANNANDALE RD; Grades: PK - KG)
  • MERRIFIELD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Students: 8; Location: 8122 RANSELL RD; Grades: PK - KG)
See full list of schools located in Falls Church, map of school districts: FALLS CHURCH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Library in Falls Church:

  • MARY RILEY STYLES PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,854,539; Location: 120 NORTH VIRGINIA AVENUE; 118,826 books; 15,928 e-books; 8,199 audio materials; 7,123 video materials; 16 local licensed databases; 18 state licensed databases; 226 print serial subscriptions; 38 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Falls Church: Falls Church Police Department (A), Mary Riley Styles Library (B), Falls Church City Hall (C), Cherry Hill Community Center (D), Falls Church County Sheriff's Office (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Broadale Village Shopping Center (1), West Falls Shopping Center (2), Southgate Shopping Center (3), Falls Plaza Shopping Center (4), Plaza Seven Shopping Center (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Falls Church include: Galloway United Methodist Church (A), Columbia Baptist Church (B), Crossman Methodist Church (C), Falls Church Presbyterian Church (D), Saint Josephs Convent Church (E), Saint James Catholic Church (F), Dulin Methodist Church (G), Falls Church Episcopal Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: The Falls Church Churchyard (1), Galloway Cemetery (2), Oakwood Cemetery (3), Saint James Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Falls Church include: Cherry Hill Park (1), Roberts Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Fairfax County - Libraries- Regional Libraries- Community Libraries- Woodrow Wi (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 6101 Knollwood Drive), Fairfax County - Libraries- Regional Libraries- Community Libraries- Thomas Jeffe (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 7415 Arlington Boulevard), Borders Books Music Movies & Cafe - Virginia- Baileys Crossroads- M (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 5871 Crossroads Center Wa), Fairfax County Government - Libraries- Regional Libraries- Tysons-Pimmit Regi (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 7584 Leesburg Pike), Advance Auto Parts (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 7271 Arlington Boulevard), Fun Company (Amusement & Theme Parks; 5191 Leesburg Pike), Astrology By JC (Arcades & Amusements; 3507 Washington Drive), Ace Transportation & Tours (Tours & Charters; 5505 Seminary Road North 1901 North).

Hotels: Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center - Tysons Corner (7801 Leesburg Pike), Bridgestreet Corporate Housing (2828 Fallfax Drive), Best Western Falls Church Inn (6633 Arlington Boulevard), Comfort Inn Washington Gateway West (6111 Arlington Boulevard), Comfort Inn Arlington Blvd/dc Gateway (6111 Arlington Boulevard), Doubletree Tysons Corner Hotel (7801 Leesburg Pike), Doubletree Hotel Falls Church/Tysons Cor (7801 Leesburg Pike), Exclusive Interim Properties (2828 Fallfax Drive), Econo Lodge Pentagon (5666 Columbia Pike).

Courts: One King Bridge Court Engineers Office (8110 Gatehouse), Fairfax County - Parks- Providence Recenter- Court Reservations (7525 Marc Drive), University Of Virginia (7054 Haycock Road), Falls Church City Government - Courts- Court Service Unit (200 Little Falls), Hamblen Lapsley W Judge Jr Us Tax Court - Res (201 Governors), Vandervort Hu S Judge Jr Special Trial Us Tax Court - Res (205 Great Falls).

 
Falls Church city County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM2.5 PM10 Pb 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.8. This is about average.
City:

32.8
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.391. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.391
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.89. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.89
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 14.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

14.6
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 24.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

24.2
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.0
U.S.:

9.6
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 2.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.6
U.S.:

22.1
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 0.00247. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00247
U.S.:

0.02218

Drinking water stations with addresses in Falls Church and their reported violations in the past:

SHENANDOAH RIVER LODGE (Population served: 42, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - Between MAY-2000 and JUN-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-22-2000), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-22-2000), St Compliance achieved (JUL-25-2000)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between APR-2003 and JUN-2003, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-28-2003), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-28-2003)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and MAR-01-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-18-2000), St Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2001), Fed Compliance achieved (APR-16-2001)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In APR-2000, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-23-2000), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-23-2000), St Public Notif received (MAY-27-2000)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Falls Church that have no violations reported:

  • FALLS CHURCH, CITY OF (Population served: 120000, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 2.0%
(2.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 1.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Virginia:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  62.7%
Whole state:  67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.3%
Whole state:  4.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Falls Church, VA


67 people in nursing homes
4 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Falls Church compared to Virginia state average:

Falls Church, Virginia environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Banks with most branches in Falls Church (2011 data):

  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: 7 branches. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Merrifield Branch, Culmore Branch, Falls Church Branch, Jefferson Village Branch, Baileys Crossroads Branch, Goodwin House West Branch. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Capital One, National Association: Falls Church Branch, Merrifield Branch, Crossroads Center Branch, Seven Corners Branch, Idylwood Plaza Branch. Info updated 2011/07/01: Bank assets: $133,477.8 mil, Deposits: $97,063.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 984 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Falls Plaza @ Giant Branch, Bailey's Crossroads Branch, Falls Church Branch, Boulevard Branch, Falls Church Branch. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Bank of America, National Association: Seven Corners Branch, East Falls Church Branch, Yorktowne Branch. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • SunTrust Bank: Crossroads Center Safeway Branch, Seven Corners Branch, Falls Church Branch. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Falls Church Shoppers Branch at 6360 Seven Corners Center, branch established on 1999/12/08; Falls Church Branch at 133 South Washington Street, branch established on 2007/12/08. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $76,887.1 mil, Deposits: $60,064.2 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 808 total offices, Holding Company: M&T Bank Corporation
  • United Bank: Westmoreland Street Branch at 2030 Westmoreland St, branch established on 2009/06/05; Falls Church Branch at 7787 Leesburg Pike, branch established on 1973/08/01. Info updated 2007/08/13: Bank assets: $3,634.1 mil, Deposits: $2,729.4 mil, headquarters in Fairfax, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 57 total offices, Holding Company: United Bankshares, Inc.
  • Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company: Skyline Branch at 5705 Seminary Road, branch established on 1989/12/15; Falls Church Branch at 225 West Broad Street, branch established on 1999/07/12. Info updated 2010/05/12: Bank assets: $2,461.7 mil, Deposits: $2,022.3 mil, headquarters in Alexandria, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices
  • 5 other banks with 5 local branches

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Falls Church, Virginia:

  • The Westin Tysons Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043 , Phone: (703) 893-1340, Fax: (703) 847-9520
  • Fairveiw Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042 , Phone: (703) 849-9400, Fax: (703) 849-8692
  • Comfort Inn Arlington Blvd/DC Gateway, 6111 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044 , Phone: (703) 534-9100, Fax: (703) 534-7314
  • Quality Inn Governor, 6650 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042 , Phone: (703) 532-8900, Fax: (703) 532-7121
  • Best Western Falls Church Inn, 6633 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042 , Phone: (703) 532-9000, Fax: (703) 237-0730
  • Homewood Suites, 8130 Porter Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 , Phone: (703) 560-6644
  • Econo Lodge-pentagon, 5666 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 , Phone: (703) 820-5600, Fax: (703) 379-7482
  • Towneplace Suites By Marriott, 205 Hillwood Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046 , Phone: (800) 257-3000, Fax: (703) 237-6173
  • 2 other hotels and motels
All 10 fire-safe hotels and motels in Falls Church, Virginia

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Falls Church travel time to work - commute
Falls Church mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (70%)
  • Electricity (26%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Falls Church city County Virginia:
Detailed 2008 election results.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Falls Church city:

9.17 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Falls Church city:

4.58 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

4.58 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 41
Here:

37.59 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Falls Church city:

10.0%
State:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Falls Church city:

26.9%
State:

26.7%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 36$88,018$29,3391$510
Other Government Administration 20$57,911$34,74715$6,580
Judicial and Legal 2$7,865$47,1902$2,119
Police Protection - Officers 34$95,935$33,8593$2,119
Police - Other 11$22,340$24,3717$5,117
Correction 10$23,467$28,1605$2,884
Streets and Highways 6$17,693$35,3861$1,600
Solid Waste Management 7$10,995$18,8490$0
Sewerage 3$8,460$33,8400$0
Parks and Recreation 13$25,798$23,81447$25,220
Housing and Community Development(Local) 12$30,841$30,8411$775
Natural Resources 6$11,506$23,0121$736
Water Supply 47$94,614$24,1571$810
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 191$1,059,937$66,59333$54,476
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 148$576,409$46,73664$128,050
Local Libraries 10$22,978$27,57428$17,601
Other and Unallocable 10$20,864$25,0374$1,528
Totals for Government 566$2,175,631$46,126213$250,125

Falls Church government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,763,000 ($141.09)
    Parks & Recreation: $549,000 ($43.93)
    All Other: $490,000 ($39.21)
    Elementary & Secondary Education School Tuition: $433,000 ($34.65)
    Elementary & Secondary Education School Lunch: $423,000 ($33.85)
    Elementary & Secondary Education - Other: $0 ($0.00)
  • Current Operations - Elementary & Secondary Education: $24,696,000 ($1976.31)
    Water Utilities: $12,449,000 ($996.24)
    Police Protection: $3,741,000 ($299.38)
    Financial Administration: $2,174,000 ($173.98)
    Fire Protection: $1,736,000 ($138.92)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,732,000 ($138.60)
    General - Other: $1,612,000 ($129.00)
    Sewerage: $1,573,000 ($125.88)
    Libraries: $1,476,000 ($118.12)
    Central Staff Services: $1,262,000 ($100.99)
    Regular Highways: $1,126,000 ($90.11)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $888,000 ($71.06)
    Corrections - Other: $846,000 ($67.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $821,000 ($65.70)
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Other Purposes: $661,000 ($52.90)
    Welfare - Other: $625,000 ($50.02)
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $563,000 ($45.05)
    Housing & Community Development: $397,000 ($31.77)
    General Public Buildings: $209,000 ($16.73)
    Health Services - Other: $206,000 ($16.49)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $163,000 ($13.04)
    Welfare, Federal Categorical Assistance Programs: $82,000 ($6.56)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $719,000 ($57.54)
    Education: $378,000 ($30.25)
    All Other: $56,000 ($4.48)
    General Support: $11,000 ($0.88)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,494,000 ($119.56)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Fire Protection: $975,000 ($78.02)
    Welfare: $655,000 ($52.42)
    Corrections: $297,000 ($23.77)
    Judicial and Legal: $92,000 ($7.36)
    Higher Education: $11,000 ($0.88)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, Education, NEC: $16,980,000 ($1358.83)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $11,845,000 ($947.90)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Elementary & Secondary Education: $15,972,000 ($1278.17)
    Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $11,208,000 ($896.93)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Elementary and Secondary Education: $1,008,000 ($80.67)
    Other, NEC: $637,000 ($50.98)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,858,000 ($148.69)
    Interest Earnings: $389,000 ($31.13)
    Rents: $71,000 ($5.68)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $65,796,000 ($5265.36)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $16,046,000 ($1284.09)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $3,276,000 ($262.16)
    General Support: $2,428,000 ($194.30)
    All Other: $994,000 ($79.55)
    Highways: $681,000 ($54.50)
  • Tax - Property: $21,173,000 ($1694.38)
    Total General Sales: $3,357,000 ($268.65)
    NEC: $3,011,000 ($240.96)
    Other Selective Sales: $1,592,000 ($127.40)
    Public Utilities: $1,306,000 ($104.51)
    Tobacco Sales: $226,000 ($18.09)
    Motor Vehicle License: $215,000 ($17.21)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $23,363,000 ($1869.64)

14.37% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($86,005 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

14.37%
Virginia average:

11.06%

0.88% of residents moved from foreign countries ($4,924 average AGI)
Falls Church city:

0.88%
Virginia average:

0.41%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Fairfax County, VA  3.80% ($82,610 average AGI)
from Arlington County, VA  2.29% ($95,505)
from Alexandria city, VA  0.58% ($57,920)


16.04% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($67,154 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

16.04%
Virginia average:

10.78%

0.73% of residents moved to foreign countries ($4,378 average AGI)
Falls Church city:

0.73%
Virginia average:

0.22%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Fairfax County, VA  5.61% ($52,781 average AGI)
to Arlington County, VA  1.54% ($57,309)
to Loudoun County, VA  0.86% ($77,974)

Strongest AM radio stations in Falls Church:

  • WFAX (1220 AM; 5 kW; FALLS CHURCH, VA; Owner: NEWCOMB BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WZHF (1390 AM; 5 kW; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WABS (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WKDL (730 AM; 8 kW; ALEXANDRIA, VA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ALEXANDRIA LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WMAL (630 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WTNT (570 AM; 5 kW; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WDCT (1310 AM; 5 kW; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, LTD.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Falls Church:

  • WMZQ-FM (98.7 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJFK-FM (106.7 FM; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WGTS (91.9 FM; TAKOMA PARK, MD; Owner: COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WETA (90.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WJZW (105.9 FM; WOODBRIDGE, VA; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WAVA (105.1 FM; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHUR-FM (96.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WIHT (99.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKYS (93.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WGMS-FM (103.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WAMU (88.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE EXEC. COMM. OF THE BD. OF TRUSTEES OF AMERICAN UNIV.)
  • WMMJ (102.3 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPFW (89.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WWDC-FM (101.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCSP-FM (90.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NATIONAL CABLE SATELLITE CORPORATION)
  • WBIG-FM (100.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPGC-FM (95.5 FM; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF MARYLAND)

TV broadcast stations around Falls Church:

  • WNVC (Channel 56; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJLA-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ACC LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUSA (Channel 9; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE DETROIT NEWS, INC.)
  • WTTG (Channel 5; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WRC-TV (Channel 4; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), INC.)
  • WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W28BY (Channel 63; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFORMATION SUPER STATION, L.L.C.)
  • WMDO-CA (Channel 30; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WPXW (Channel 66; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WZDC-LP (Channel 64; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ONDA CAPITAL, INC.)
  • WKRP-LP (Channel 42; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA, LLC)
  • W42BE (Channel 42; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: FAIRFAX LOW POWER CO.)
  • WIAV-LP (Channel 58; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)
  • WNVT (Channel 53; GOLDVEIN, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WBAL-TV (Channel 11; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WBAL HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WMAR-TV (Channel 2; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WJZ-TV (Channel 13; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: VIACOM INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Falls Church fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Falls Church)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Falls Church, VA)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 75 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 328 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Falls Church)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 48 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Falls Church)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 84
  • Hazardous Condition: 80

Incident types - Falls Church


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Falls Church, VA

Most common first names in Falls Church, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary50280.0 years
John49872.9 years
William41674.6 years
Robert31870.8 years
James30971.6 years
Charles25273.9 years
Helen22079.1 years
George21375.6 years
Margaret20179.0 years
Elizabeth18780.0 years
Most common last names in Falls Church, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith15975.3 years
Jones10875.4 years
Williams9076.5 years
Johnson8773.4 years
Brown8477.6 years
Miller7775.8 years
Davis5574.5 years
Thompson4976.2 years
Nguyen4969.1 years
Moore4876.7 years
Businesses in Falls Church, VA
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven12New Balance2
AT&T4Nike10
Applebee's1Office Depot1
Arby's1Old Navy1
AutoZone1Olive Garden1
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill1Panda Express1
Bally Total Fitness1Panera Bread1
Baskin-Robbins3Papa John's Pizza3
Bed Bath & Beyond1Payless3
Best Western1PetSmart1
Burger King1Pier 1 Imports1
CVS6Pizza Hut3
Caribou Coffee1Popeyes1
Chipotle3Qdoba Mexican Grill1
Cold Stone Creamery1Quiznos3
Comfort Inn1RadioShack3
Cricket Wireless5Red Robin1
Curves2Rite Aid3
DHL1Ruby Tuesday1
Dairy Queen1Safeway3
Decora Cabinetry4Sears2
Domino's Pizza2Sprint Nextel2
DressBarn1Staples1
Dunkin Donuts1Starbucks11
Famous Footwear1Subway1
FedEx29T.J.Maxx1
Foot Locker1Taco Bell1
GNC1Target2
Goodwill1The Room Place1
H&R Block5Toys"R"Us1
Home Depot1Trader Joe's1
IHOP1U-Haul2
JoS. A. Bank1UPS28
Jones New York1Value City Furniture1
LA Fitness1Verizon Wireless1
Lane Furniture1Vons3
Long John Silver's1Wendy's3
Marriott3Westin1
MasterBrand Cabinets7Whole Foods Market1
McDonald's7
Browse common businesses in Falls Church, VA
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