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Cost of living in Great Falls summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Great Falls. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Great Falls is 229 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Great Falls is 2.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Great Falls is $1,682,446.
The median income in Great Falls is $250,001.
Great Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Great Falls Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Great Falls | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 518 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Great Falls, VA Weather
The average high in Great Falls is 65.6° and the average low is 45.1°.
There are 73.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.9 inches of precipitation each year with 21.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Great Falls |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
1 Reviews & Comments About Great Falls
No crime unless you count people climbing where they shouldn't. This was my haven from all things tough when I lived in WDC. I loved going to the falls to meditate, pray, journal and watch people. I went as often as I could and now would love to go back. I would sometimes go beyond the fencing where I wasn't supposed to go and climb in the boulders there and sit down behind so that I couldn't be seen from above.
This is such a soothing place to be both spiritually and mentally. I could lose myself in the sound of the falls crashing and the sounds of birds in the area. I loved the noisy silence. The nature was full of sound but there was silence from city living. This is one of my favorite places I've lived and traveled over my life time.
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Great Falls Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Great Falls
The current population in Great Falls is 15,228. The population has decreased 4.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,228 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 14,854 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 14,968 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 14,690 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 14,793 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 14,872 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 15,394 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 15,589 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 15,786 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 15,764 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 16,207 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 16,290 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 16,098 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 16,108 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 15,925 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Great Falls
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Great Falls is:
63.8% White with 9,721 White residents.
1.6% African American with 247 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
23.7% Asian with 3,611 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.
2.2% Other with 328 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 766 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 552 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Great Falls | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.8% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 23.7% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Great Falls
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Great Falls is 50.3% female with 7,658 female residents.
Great Falls is 49.7% male with 7,569 male residents.
| Gender | Great Falls | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Great Falls for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Great Falls completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Great Falls completed 9-12th grade.
4.0% of adults in Great Falls completed high school / ged.
6.0% of adults in Great Falls completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Great Falls completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Great Falls completed bachelor's degree.
35.0% of adults in Great Falls completed master's degree.
11.0% of adults in Great Falls completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in Great Falls completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Great Falls | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 4.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 6.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 35.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 11.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Great Falls, Virginia
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0.6% of households in Great Falls earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Great Falls earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.0% of households in Great Falls earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.4% of households in Great Falls earn $25,000 to $34,999.
1.3% of households in Great Falls earn $35,000 to $49,999.
1.6% of households in Great Falls earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.1% of households in Great Falls earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.6% of households in Great Falls earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.6% of households in Great Falls earn $150,000 to $199,999.
71.8% of households in Great Falls earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Great Falls | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.6% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.0% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.4% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1.3% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1.6% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.1% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.6% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 71.8% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
