Great Falls

Great Falls

Welcome to Great Falls

One of CNNMoney's "Top Earning Towns" in 2011
 
Great Falls is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. CNNMoney ranked Great Falls first in the nation on its list of “top earning towns” in 2011.
 
Although Great Falls is primarily a bedroom community for Washington, D.C., one major attraction is Great Falls Park which overlooks the Great Falls of the Potomac River, for which the community and the park are named. George Washington was involved with building a canal around the falls on the southwest, or Virginia, side, called the Patowmack Canal, which did not become commercially viable. Remnants of the canal and of a village around the canal named Matildaville are still visible in the park. The Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad extended along Old Dominion Drive to Great Falls Park in 1906.
 
River Bend County Park is another gathering area in Great Falls, as is the Village Green, which hosts community celebrations around Easter (Spring Festival, including an Egg Hunt), Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (Tree Lighting), as well as concerts in the summer.

Overview for Great Falls, VA

14,690 people live in Great Falls, where the median age is 49.2 and the average individual income is $118,799. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,690

Total Population

49.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$118,799

Average individual Income

Around Great Falls, VA

There's plenty to do around Great Falls, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

3
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
19
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sunshine Spa, and Concierge NP.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Beauty 4.83 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.58 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Great Falls, VA

Great Falls has 4,918 households, with an average household size of 2.99. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Great Falls do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 14,690 people call Great Falls home. The population density is 579.32 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,690

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

49.2

Median Age

50.3 / 49.7%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
4,918

Total Households

2.99

Average Household Size

$118,799

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Single
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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Great Falls, VA

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The following schools are within or nearby Great Falls. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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