Falls Church Real Estate and Demographics
Falls Church General Information and History
Located in Fairfax County, Falls Church Virginia is city that is very rich with cultural history and events. Regardless of what you may be interested in, there is something for everyone in Falls Church.
The history of Falls Church goes back more then 300 years to the early American colonial days. At an intersection between two ancient Indian trails this settlement was begun. The first permanent structure in Falls Church, “Big Chimneys” was built in 1699 and served as a rest stop for travelers. After the arrival of railroads in 1859 Falls Church began to expand further. Today it is home to more then 10,000 residents. This small city of 2 square miles is dense with life at 5225 residents per square mile.
With a number of parks in Falls Church, there are ample recreational activities available to its residents. Everything from Golfing to Sailing, to a variety of outdoor activities are close to, or located in Falls Church offering users a variety of entertainment.
In Falls Church, the economy is booming with a core of national and international high tech firms, which offers great, well paid, employment opportunities. With a highly skilled and educated population, Falls Church is among the leaders in the US. More then half of the Falls Church residents are college educated and the majority are in professional and skilled craft positions.
Schools in Falls Church
Falls Church offers 2 elementary schools as well as a combined middle
and high school providing facilities for more then 1500 students.
For more information on education in Falls Church visit the Public School’s
Website at http://www.fccps.k12.va.us/
Falls Church Virginia Demographics
| Population (2003): | 10,485 |
| Median Household income (1999): | $74,924 |
| Size (2000): | 2.2 Square Miles |
| Density (2000): | 5225 Per Square Mile |
| Median Family Income (2000) | $97,224 |
| Property Tax (2000) | $1.08 per $100 |
Falls Church Virginia Transit
Falls Church Virginia has a clean diesel bus providing transit services between Falls Church and the Washington Metropolitan Area. The bus, known as George, was named after the historical figure, George Washington. Plans to have the Metrorail completed by 2010.
Falls Church News Papers
Along with other major newspapers published in the region such as The Washington Post, The Falls Church News Press is the local connection to local news, and community events.
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