The independent city of Falls Church is one of NoVA’s hottest residential communities right now. The real estate market is booming, with homes commanding outrageous prices and demand through the roof. What is bringing so many folks to this small enclave inside of - but not a part of - Fairfax County? Read more to find out.
Location, location is a mantra that is always pertinent to real estate, and Falls Church is no example. The city is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, perched practically on the D.C. border. It’s serendipitously close to the amenities of Tysons Corner. Plus, at just two tiny square miles, it’s exclusivity is unlikely to ever wane.
The American Dream is alive and well in Falls Church, which boasts the lowest poverty level of any county or independent city in the United States. Americana is everywhere, from the twin boundary stones original to the District of Columbia to fruit farms and quaint wooden barns lovingly preserved. Sun-dappled bike paths crisscross the open ground like arteries, the schools are outstanding (per-student spending is 50% higher than the national average), and generous stands of mature trees ornament the avenues. Homes start with split-level ranches and Cape Cods and range upward to graciously-porched, sweeping New England-esque manses!
Community pride is near-tangible in abundance in Falls Church, and their recreation schedule shows it! A fall festival heaped with haybales and gourds, an Easter egg hunt, a winter craft show, a big parade for Memorial Day… there’s always something cooking!
All these amenities come with a price tag attached, of course: single-family homes in Falls Church start in the mid-$600,000’s and only go up from there! The median home price is $466,100. Of course, you are talking about a city where the single median income was $74,924, and the average family income is $97,225. It’s the richest county or independent city in the nation as well.
Falls Church will only get hotter when Silver Line construction is finished and the east part of the town has its own Metro station. For D.C. commuters, life is about to get loads easier - even easy than a normal, amazing day in this desirable bedroom community.
