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Moving to Falls Church VA 22042?

Everything you need to know before moving to Falls Church VA 22042. Is Falls Church VA safe? Is Falls Church VA a good place to live? The data below covers it. Demographics, public and private schools, FBI and state crime stats, air quality, climate, and top-rated restaurants. Live data from public APIs. No signup, no email required.

ZIP 22042: Falls Church, VA at a Glance

Fairfax County

People & Housing in Falls Church VA

Is Falls Church VA a good place to live? Median income, housing, and who calls ZIP 22042 home.

Suburban

Population

34,860

Total people living in this ZIP. Bigger or smaller isn't better. Just how busy the area is.

Mixed

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Half the residents are older than this, half younger. A quick snapshot of who lives here.

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Upper Income

Median Household Income

$131,756

What the typical household earns per year. Higher usually means a more affluent area.

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Expensive

Median Home Value

$638,800

What the typical owner-occupied home is worth. Use it to gauge if home prices fit your budget.

Nat'l avg: $281,900

Pricey

Median Rent

$2,097 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Owner Heavy

Owner-Occupied

65.7%

Share of homes lived in by their owners. Higher often signals a more settled, established neighborhood.

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

College Town

Bachelor's or Higher

52.6%

Share of adults 25+ who finished college. Often tracks with stronger job markets and schools.

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Normal Commute

Mean Commute

29 min

How long the typical worker travels to their job each day. Shorter means less time in the car or on transit.

Nat'l avg: 26 min

Crime & Safety in Falls Church VA

Is Falls Church VA safe? Here's what the FBI and local police report for ZIP 22042.

Low

Violent Crime Rate

1.7 / 1k

Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Property Crime Rate

19.4 / 1k

Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Overall Crime Rate

27.3 / 1k

All reported incidents per 1,000 residents per year, including non-violent and non-property offenses.

Source: Fairfax County Police Department. Last 12 months (2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30). Rates per 1,000 residents using ACS population. Dataset.

Restaurants & Cafés Near Falls Church VA

Moving to Falls Church VA 22042? These are the top-rated restaurants and cafés within 5 miles.

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Must Visit

Tysons Corner Center

4.6(25,958 reviews)

Restaurant

1961 Chain Bridge Rd, Tysons, VA 22102, USA

Must Visit

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

4.8(14,543 reviews)· $$$

Steak House

1775 Tysons Blvd Ste 50, Tysons, VA 22102, USA

Must Visit

Founding Farmers Tysons

4.6(12,927 reviews)· $$

American

1800 Tysons Blvd, Tysons, VA 22102, USA

Must Visit

Carbonara

4.8(5,507 reviews)· $$

Italian

3865 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203, USA

Sweetwater Tavern

4.5(4,406 reviews)· $$

American

3066 Gate House Plaza, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA

Breeze Bakery Cafe

4.4(2,297 reviews)· $$

Café

4125 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003, USA

Schools Near Falls Church VA

Moving to Falls Church VA 22042? Public and private schools closest to this ZIP, with the ones parents typically look at.

77elementary41middle16highwithin 5 miles · 111 public · 52 private

Westlawn Elementary

Public

Middle· 0.3 mi away

Grades PK to 06

3200 Westley Rd, Falls Church, VA, 22042

GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Private

Elementary· 0.7 mi away

· Other religious· 83 students

3233 ANNANDALE RD, FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF HOLMES RUN CHILDRENS HOUSE

Private

Elementary· 0.8 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 10 students

PO BOX 11726, BURKE, VA, 22009

Graham Road Elementary

Public

Middle· 0.8 mi away

Grades PK to 06

2831 Graham Rd, Falls Church, VA, 22042

Community Based Education

Public

Other· 0.9 mi away

Grades N to N

7423 Camp Alger Ave, Falls Church, VA, 22042

Beech Tree Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.9 mi away

Grades PK to 05

3401 Beechtree Ln, Falls Church, VA, 22042

Falls Church High

Public

High· 1.0 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA, 22042

Falls Church High School Academy

Public

Other· 1.0 mi away

Grades N to N

7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA, 22042

Falls Church Governor's Health Sciences Academy

Public

Other· 1.0 mi away

Grades N to N

7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA, 22042

TRINITY SCHOOL AT MEADOW VIEW

Private

High· 1.1 mi away

· Other religious· 198 students

2849 MEADOW VIEW RD, FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042

Timber Lane Elementary

Public

Middle· 1.1 mi away

Grades PK to 06

2737 West St, Falls Church, VA, 22046

Pine Spring Elementary

Public

Middle· 1.2 mi away

Grades PK to 06

7607 Willow Ln, Falls Church, VA, 22042

Public schools: NCES Common Core of Data 2024-25. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey 2021-22 (newest released, biennial).

Air Quality in Falls Church VA

Is Falls Church VA safe to breathe? Live EPA readings for particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

Moderate

EPA US AQI

The EPA's overall Air Quality Index. 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101+ starts being unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Nat'l avg: 50

Polluted

PM2.5

22.6 µg/m³

Tiny particles from car exhaust, fires, and dust that get deep into your lungs. Lower is healthier. EPA's safe limit is 9.

Nat'l avg: 9 µg/m³

Moderate

PM10

23.1 µg/m³

Coarser airborne particles like dust and pollen. WHO considers under 15 µg/m³ healthy.

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Elevated

Ozone

134 µg/m³

Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Spikes on hot, sunny days.

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

8.3 µg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide, mostly from car exhaust. Higher near busy roads and highways.

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

220 µg/m³

Carbon monoxide from cars, gas heaters, and fires. Outdoor levels in residential areas usually run well below safety limits.

Nat'l avg: 4000 µg/m³

Climate in Falls Church VA (3-yr avg)

Moving to Falls Church VA 22042? Summer highs, winter lows, precipitation, and how hot or cold it actually gets.

Hot

Summer Avg High

85.7°F

How hot a typical summer afternoon gets. Personal taste. Some love it warm.

Mild

Winter Avg Low

31.4°F

How cold a typical winter night gets. Below freezing means real winters.

Wet

Annual Rainfall

48.1"

Total inches of rain per year. U.S. average is around 30 inches.

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

3.5"

Average inches of snow per year. 0-5 mild, 30+ serious winter, shoveling weather.

Hot Often

Days ≥ 90°F / yr

How many days a year feel sweltering. More days = bigger AC bills.

Some Freezes

Days ≤ 32°F / yr

How many days a year hit freezing. More days = bigger heating bills and icy mornings.

Annual Avg High

66.7°F

Average daily high across the year. Useful one-number summary of how warm the area runs.

Annual Avg Low

49.4°F

Average daily low across the year. Together with the high, gives you the typical temperature swing.

Data sources: ZIP geocoding via Zippopotam, demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year survey (2022), air quality and climate from Open-Meteo, restaurants from Google Places (powered by Google). National averages from ACS 2022. Census numbers reflect a rolling 5-year average. Air quality reflects the most recent hourly observation. Climate averages cover the 3 most recent calendar years. Restaurant data filtered to 1,000+ reviews within 5 miles. Verify with local sources before making relocation decisions.

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