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ZIP 22043: Falls Church, VA at a Glance

Fairfax County

People & Housing

Suburban

Population

25,843

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

Mixed

Median Age

37.8 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

$136,648

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

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Very Expensive

Median Home Value

$834,400

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

$2,072 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Owner Heavy

Owner-Occupied

62.2%

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

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

Highly Educated

Bachelor's or Higher

69.5%

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

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Normal Commute

Mean Commute

26 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

Low

Violent Crime Rate

1.4 / 1k

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

Moderate

Property Crime Rate

13.5 / 1k

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

Moderate

Overall Crime Rate

19.2 / 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 Nearby

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Must Visit

Tysons Corner Center

4.6(25,835 reviews)

Restaurant

1961 Chain Bridge Rd, Tysons, VA 22102, USA

Must Visit

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

4.8(14,285 reviews)· $$$

Steak House

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

Must Visit

Founding Farmers Tysons

4.6(12,798 reviews)· $$

American

1800 Tysons Blvd, Tysons, VA 22102, USA

Must Visit

Carbonara

4.8(5,186 reviews)· $$$

Italian

3865 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203, USA

Must Visit

Chima Steakhouse Tysons

4.7(4,865 reviews)· $$$

Steak House

8010 Towers Crescent Dr, Tysons, VA 22182, USA

Breeze Bakery Cafe

4.4(2,286 reviews)· $

Café

4125 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003, USA

Schools Nearby

58elementary35middle13highwithin 5 miles · 85 public · 41 private

Meridian High

Public

High· 0.2 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA, 22043

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Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

Public

Middle· 0.2 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

105 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA, 22043

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Lemon Road Elementary

Public

Middle· 0.4 mi away

Grades PK to 06

7230 Idylwood Rd, Falls Church, VA, 22043

Mount Daniel Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.5 mi away

Grades K to 02

2328 N Oak St, Falls Church, VA, 22046

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ST JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Private

Elementary· 0.9 mi away

· Catholic· 438 students

830 W BROAD ST, FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22046

Haycock Elementary

Public

Middle· 0.9 mi away

Grades PK to 06

6616 Haycock Rd, Falls Church, VA, 22043

ACTON ACADEMY FALLS CHURCH

Private

Elementary· 1.1 mi away

· Other religious· 2 students

513 W BROAD ST STE 110C, FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22046

Longfellow Middle

Public

Middle· 1.1 mi away

Grades 07 to 08

2000 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA, 22043

OAK HILL MONTESSORI LLC

Private

Elementary· 1.1 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 3 students

7600 A LEESBURG PIKE, FALLS CHURCH, VA, 22043

Shrevewood Elementary

Public

Middle· 1.1 mi away

Grades PK to 06

7525 Shreve Rd, Falls Church, VA, 22043

Oak Street Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.2 mi away

Grades 03 to 05

601 S Oak St, Falls Church, VA, 22046

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Marshall High

Public

High· 1.3 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA, 22043

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

Air Quality

Clean Air

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

Clean

PM2.5

7.4 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

Clean

PM10

8.8 µg/m³

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

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Low Ozone

Ozone

58 µg/m³

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

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

6.1 µg/m³

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

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

138 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 (3-yr avg)

Hot

Summer Avg High

85.6°F

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

Mild

Winter Avg Low

31.5°F

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

Comfortable

Annual Rainfall

39.9"

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

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

2.9"

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

49.7°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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