Falls Church County

VA · Pop. 107,645 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Falls Church County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 107,645.

$/Acre: $4,465

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 87.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.46%

Combined Sales Tax6.76%

Cost of Living Index102.2

Median Household Income$91,708

Poverty Rate22.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,465

Median Home Price$263K

Acres for Sale1747

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,460 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)106 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K327

Property Crime /100K439

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate