Falls Church City
countyFalls Church is an independent city located in Northern Virginia, within the Washington metropolitan area. As of 2024, its population was approximately 15,034. Known as 'The Little City,' Falls Church is characterized by its small size, strong sense of community, and high quality of life. Falls Church boasts a robust economy with a high median household income. Key industries include professional, scientific, and technical services, public administration, and healthcare. The city is also known for its excellent public schools, which are part of the Falls Church City Public Schools system. Falls Church is distinctive for its history, dating back to the 18th-century Falls Church parish. It gained township status in 1875 and became an independent city in 1948. The city's commitment to education, environmental sustainability, and vibrant economic development contributes to its unique character.
Falls Church City, Virginia
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 51-27200
- Country
- United States
- County
- Falls Church City
- Region
- Northern Virginia
- Elevation
- 325 ft
- Total Area
- 2.05 sq mi
- Land Area
- 2.05 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.88583
- Longitude
- -77.17222
- Notable Features
- Tripps Run · Four Mile Run watershed · Little Falls of the Potomac River
- Neighboring Areas
- Fairfax County · Arlington County
- Population (2020)
- 14,658
- Est. Population (2024)
- 15,034
- Median Age
- 39.4
- Median Income
- $154,734
- Poverty Rate
- 4.02%
- Owner-Occupied
- 50.2%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial composition of Falls Church includes 70.24% White, 9.14% Asian, 4.92% other race, 3.8% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 7 members
- School District
- Falls Church City Public Schools
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.8%
- Economic Profile
- Residential · Commercial
- Employment Sectors
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services · Public Administration · Health Care & Social Assistance
- Schools
- 5
- Students
- 2,712
- Teachers
- 186
- Graduation Rate
- 99.5%
- School Districts
- Falls Church City Public Schools
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Cherry Hill Park · Howard E. Herman Stream Valley Park
- Parks & Trails
- Washington and Old Dominion Trail · City Parks
- Founded
- 1734
- Incorporated
- 1948
- Named After
- The Falls Church, an 18th-century parish of the Church of England
- Historical Significance
- Falls Church played roles in the American Revolution and Civil War. It is also significant for its early Civil Rights history.
- Key Events
- American Revolution · Civil War · Establishment of the first rural branch of the NAACP