salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.8 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. It is a highly educated city: 80.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $111,080 a year. That is $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 163 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Falls Church?
Share of households by yearly income. 57.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Falls Church
| Size | Falls Church | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,722 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,174 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,628 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,589 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Falls Church overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Falls Church, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Falls Church
Life in Falls Church
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Falls Church?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,547 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,055,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $105,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Falls Church, VA?
Renting in Falls Church costs a median of about $2,777 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Falls Church?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $111,080 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Falls Church cheap or expensive?
Falls Church is rated OK: rent takes 21.6% of the typical household income of $154,508. It ranks 163rd cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Falls Church?
The median homeowner in Falls Church pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.
Is Falls Church more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Falls Church?
The median home value in Falls Church is $1,055,600, about 6.8 times the typical yearly household income.
14,710 people live in Falls Church. Numbers are typical (middle) values.