Great Falls, VA
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Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-11-16

Living In Great Falls, Virginia Summary

Life in Great Falls research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Great Falls over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Great Falls:

  • The population in Great Falls is 14,690.

  • The median home value in Great Falls is $1,134,900.

  • The median income in Great Falls is $250,001.

  • The cost of living in Great Falls is 238 which is 2.4x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Great Falls is $2,876.

  • The unemployment rate in Great Falls is 3.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Great Falls is 3.1%.

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Great Falls SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
10
Commute
3
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Great Falls, VA Cost Of Living

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 238 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Great Falls is 2.4x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Great Falls is $1,134,900.

  • The median income in Great Falls is $250,001.

238
Great Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
2.4x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Great Falls Comparison Table

Living Expense Great Falls Virginia National Average
Overall 238 102 100
Services 113 102 100
Groceries 116 98 100
Health 89 102 100
Housing 526 107 100
Transportation 116 95 100
Utilities 112 102 100

1 Reviews & Comments About Great Falls

Overall User Rating
5.0
/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-14 18:23:29.810758

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 14,690. The population has decreased -7.8% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2021 14,690 -4.6%
2020 15,394 -1.3%
2019 15,589 -1.2%
2018 15,786 0.1%
2017 15,764 -2.7%
2016 16,207 -0.5%
2015 16,290 1.2%
2014 16,098 -0.1%
2013 16,108 1.1%
2012 15,925 -

Race / Ethnicity in Great Falls

White
67.8% (9,954)
African American
0.9% (134)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
23.9% (3,518)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.7% (102)
Two Or More
3.4% (498)
Hispanic
3.3% (484)

Great Falls is:

  • 67.8% White with 9,954 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 134 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 23.9% Asian with 3,518 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 102 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 498 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.3% Hispanic with 484 Hispanic residents.

Race Great Falls VA USA
White 67.8% 60.6% 59.4%
African American 0.9% 18.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 23.9% 6.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 3.3% 9.8% 18.4%

Gender in Great Falls

Female
49.7% (7,301)
Male
50.3% (7,389)
  • Great Falls is 49.7% female with 7,301 female residents.

  • Great Falls is 50.3% male with 7,389 male residents.

Gender Great Falls VA USA
Female 49.7% 50.5% 50.5%
Male 50.3% 49.5% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Great Falls for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
-0.0% (0)
9-12th Grade
1.0% (146)
High School / GED
5.0% (734)
Some College
7.0% (1,028)
Associate's Degree
3.0% (440)
Bachelor's Degree
35.0% (5,141)
Master's Degree
32.0% (4,700)
Professional Degree
11.0% (1,615)
Doctorate Degree
6.0% (881)
  • -0.0% of adults in Great Falls completed < 9th grade.

  • 1.0% of adults in Great Falls completed 9-12th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Great Falls completed high school / ged.

  • 7.0% of adults in Great Falls completed some college.

  • 3.0% of adults in Great Falls completed associate's degree.

  • 35.0% of adults in Great Falls completed bachelor's degree.

  • 32.0% 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% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 5.0% 24.0% 26.0%
Some College 7.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 3.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 35.0% 23.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 32.0% 13.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 11.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 6.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Great Falls, Virginia

  • 1.0% of households in Great Falls earn Less than $10,000.

  • 0.2% of households in Great Falls earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 0.9% of households in Great Falls earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 1.4% of households in Great Falls earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Great Falls earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Great Falls earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Great Falls earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Great Falls earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Great Falls earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 64.8% of households in Great Falls earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
1.0% (14,337)
$10,000 to $14,999
0.2% (2,688)
$15,000 to $24,999
0.9% (12,545)
$25,000 to $34,999
1.4% (20,012)
$35,000 to $49,999
2.0% (28,973)
$50,000 to $74,999
4.2% (62,129)
$75,000 to $99,999
3.7% (53,765)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.6% (169,959)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.3% (152,037)
$200,000 or more
64.8% (952,550)
Income Great Falls VA USA
Less than $10,000 1.0% 4.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.2% 3.0% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 0.9% 6.4% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 1.4% 6.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 2.0% 10.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 4.2% 15.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 3.7% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.6% 17.6% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.3% 9.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 64.8% 13.1% 9.5%

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