Great Falls, VA

Living in Great Falls

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 33
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Commute 14
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 80
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Schools 99
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Residents

15k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
81% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
91% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian18%
Black1%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate6%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree45%

Households

Family household91%
Householder living alone9%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$238k Median Household Income +$49k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K5%
$50K to $74K3%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more59%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts75%
Sales and office16%
Service6%

Commute

Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$1.1M Median Home Value +$142k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$2.8k Median Monthly Rent +$791 (2010–19)
91% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached99%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K26%
$1M to $1.49M33%
$1.5M to $1.99M16%
$2M or more12%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas6%
Utility gas41%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Great Falls

United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Fairfax County11

Property Crime in Great Falls

United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Fairfax County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 6
Feb 36 3 5
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 54 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 3 1
Dec 37 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Great Falls

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding62
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Great Falls, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Great Falls, VA

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Siena Academy
2 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Great Falls, VA

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IGlobal University
8 miles, SE
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Marymount University
12 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Great Falls, VA

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Inova Loudoun Hospital
10 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Great Falls, VA