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Falls Church city, VA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Falls Church city, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 15,159
- +3.3% since 2020
- Households
- 6,273
- Median household income
- $143,262
- +12.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $1,055,600
- Jobs located here
- 10,691
- Highest market score
- 89
- Clothing and shoe stores, #31 of 2,087 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 15,159 people live in Falls Church city, in 6,273 households. Population estimates show Falls Church city grew 3.3% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Falls Church city is $143,262 a year, 77% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 12.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Falls Church city spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 157, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle maintenance and repairs (90).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Falls Church city are for clothing and shoe stores (89); home repair companies (87); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (72). Falls Church city ranks #31 of 2,087 scored counties for clothing and shoe stores.
Falls Church city is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For its number of households, Falls Church city has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (8.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for auto repair shops (4% above the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Falls Church city
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Falls Church city with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and shoe stores | 89 | #31 of 2,087 | 5 | 8.0 | $3.5M | 276 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 87 | #7 of 2,057 | 6 | 9.6 | $4.4M | 182 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 72 | #196 of 1,771 | 6 | 9.6 | $2.2M | 133 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 66 | #548 of 2,261 | 6 | 9.6 | $7.9M | 101 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 63 | #557 of 2,200 | 11 | 17.5 | $784K | 89 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 60 | #732 of 2,210 | 21 | 33.5 | $835K | 95 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 48 | #1,278 of 2,358 | 9 | 14.3 | $1.7M | 72 | 6 |
| Barbershops | 44 | #859 of 1,356 | 5 | 8.0 | $1.6M | 86 | 5 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 43 | #856 of 1,302 | 13 | 20.7 | $764K | 24 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 43 | #878 of 1,334 | 13 | 20.7 | $705K | 35 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 42 | #1,454 of 2,222 | 16 | 25.5 | $2.2M | 72 | 37 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 41 | #946 of 1,461 | 6 | 9.6 | $1.4M | 56 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 40 | #1,117 of 1,611 | 10 | 15.9 | $571K | 57 | 10 |
| Pizza | 39 | #1,495 of 2,090 | 13 | 20.7 | $2.7M | 53 | 37 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 38 | #1,691 of 2,402 | 28 | 44.6 | $1.7M | 50 | 11 |
| Gyms | 36 | #1,364 of 1,792 | 13 | 20.7 | $705K | 54 | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 35 | #1,161 of 1,490 | 17 | 27.1 | $584K | 24 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 35 | #1,600 of 2,063 | 19 | 30.3 | $1.8M | 50 | 14 |
| Hair salons | 35 | #1,890 of 2,339 | 30 | 47.8 | $270K | 63 | 18 |
| Property management | 34 | #728 of 910 | 5 | 8.0 | Index only | 46 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 34 | #1,521 of 1,889 | 20 | 31.9 | $1.8M | 42 | 14 |
| Grocery stores | 34 | #1,557 of 2,070 | 14 | 22.3 | $3.4M | 37 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 34 | #1,893 of 2,405 | 234 | 373.0 | $150K | 40 | 108 |
| Nail salons | 33 | #1,096 of 1,328 | 10 | 15.9 | $810K | 48 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 33 | #1,473 of 1,769 | 35 | 55.8 | $231K | 26 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 33 | #1,719 of 2,088 | 39 | 62.2 | $235K | 36 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 33 | #1,947 of 2,405 | 167 | 266.2 | $210K | 32 | 57 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 33 | #1,955 of 2,176 | 91 | 145.1 | Index only | 26 | 20 |
| Real estate | 33 | #1,993 of 2,229 | 99 | 157.8 | Index only | 30 | 32 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 33 | #2,009 of 2,394 | 298 | 475.1 | $33K | 22 | 72 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 33 | #2,050 of 2,385 | 82 | 130.7 | $99K | 46 | 40 |
| Physical therapy | 32 | #1,181 of 1,422 | 21 | 33.5 | $473K | 20 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 32 | #1,361 of 1,656 | 23 | 36.7 | $432K | 24 | 27 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 32 | #1,601 of 1,886 | 58 | 92.5 | $171K | 17 | 31 |
| Insurance agencies | 32 | #1,761 of 2,272 | 14 | 22.3 | $937K | 75 | 9 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 31 | #688 of 777 | 13 | 20.7 | $705K | 17 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 28 | #2,070 of 2,378 | 14 | 22.3 | $386K | 87 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 22 | #2,242 of 2,401 | 28 | 44.6 | $193K | 72 | 20 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.4 | $3.3M | 114 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 58 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $8.8M | 186 | 7 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | Index only | 110 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $3.3M | 13 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.8 | $2.9M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $8.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $8.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.2 | $13.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $26.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $768K | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $13.4M | Too few | 6 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $13.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Falls Church city
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.4M | $862 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $15.5M | $2,478 | 95 |
| Food away from home | $35.1M | $5,601 | 138 |
| Groceries | $47.6M | $7,584 | 120 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.1M | $1,291 | 128 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.7M | $910 | 157 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9.2M | $1,462 | 149 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.9M | $1,584 | 123 |
| Pets | $8.6M | $1,375 | 151 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $17.5M | $2,795 | 136 |
| Vehicle insurance | $13.1M | $2,092 | 107 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $26.5M | $4,228 | 140 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.4M | $2,131 | 151 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $128.9M | $20,547 | 123 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Falls Church city
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 15,159+3.3% since 2020
- Households
- 6,273
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 53%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 2 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 7,193
- Median household income
- $143,262+12.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $204,594
- Median home value
- $1,055,600
- Jobs located here
- 10,691
- Daytime population
- 18,801Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Falls Church city, VA growing?
Population estimates put Falls Church city at 15,159 people in 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,273 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 12.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Falls Church city, VA spend?
Households in Falls Church city spend about $128.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $47.6M on groceries and $35.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Falls Church city runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 157, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (90).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Falls Church city, VA?
Of the business types scored in Falls Church city, clothing and shoe stores (89); home repair companies (87); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (72) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing and shoe stores, that ranks #31 of 2,087 scored counties.
How does Falls Church city, VA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Falls Church city is $143,262, 77% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $1,055,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (8.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for auto repair shops (4% above the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 38 of the 56 business types have a score in Falls Church city, each ranked against other counties.
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