Falls Church is an exclusive, well-heeled suburb, an independent city in Northern Virginia. It is notably diverse, with great schools, and known for being a wonderful place to live.

What We Love About Falls Church

  • It's a small town—just 12,400 people live there!
  • Small town traditions are alive and well, such as a local parades throughout the year, street food fairs, and more. 
  • It's diverse—a sizable Vietnamese-American population lives in Falls Church (which means you can be sure there's good Vietnamese food in town!).
  • Transport is good into DC is good since Falls Church is in the Metro DC area and connected by more than one metro line.
  • There's work in town—several notable companies are major employers for residents, with bases located right here in town.
  • The school district is top-notch and there's even an IB program for parents of gifted children.

Why Locals Love Living in Falls Church

But don’t take our word for it! Here’s what locals have to say on sites like Niche.com and others about life in Falls Church.

“Small city with great shops and stores. Everything you ever need is within walking or short driving distance. Beautiful parks and has a bike trail too.” (Current Resident)

“I enjoy the amenities and facilities and schools.... the city streets are well-kept, as are parks and schools for the most part. Most of the libraries are very nice.” (Current Resident)

“Wonderful community, healthy, green atmosphere. Very walkable and great for those without a car. Public transportation is quite good--although that can be said for much of the DMV.” (Current Resident)

“Falls Church has a Great Vietnamese enclave. The area is called the Eden Center. The Falls Church and whole Virginia area are very green and have plenty of rain. There have been so many quiet summer afternoons since I got here and the weather is constantly fluctuating to keep from monotony. The Falls church area from its border with seven corners has at least a half dozen vegetarian restaurant option within a 5 mile proximity and many of them are well priced such as Sunflower Vegetarian restaurant, Chipotle, Loving Hut, and Thanh Van.” (Visitor)

“It's a booming place near 495 and Tysons Corner, so in a few years it will be very exciting to live here. It's close to almost everywhere across the DC metropolitan area, so transportation is not a problem. Overall, I would recommend living here!” (Current Resident)

“This has been an amazing place to grow up and the community aspect is FANTASTIC! If you have the opportunity to explore the Falls Church community do it. There are a lot of hidden treasures.” (Current Resident)

“This city is defined by its diversity and the cultures of the immigrants that live here. It's very safe to say that I know people from all four corners of the globe, and to be assimilated with people of many different backgrounds, it gives this city a sense of pride. It is very safe, as we have a great police force patrolling our neighborhoods every single day and night. Opportunities here are plentiful, with even those who are undocumented/illegal thriving in this city.” (Current Resident)

Whether you're relocating to Northern Virginia or moving from another of our fantastic neighborhoods, if you're interested in finding your new home in Falls Church, VA, start with a listings search here and then get in touch!