How long is the commute from Falls Church, VA?
Workers who live in Falls Church, VA take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.2% of workers drive alone to work.
7.4% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
32.7% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 7.4%
- Work from home
- 32.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Falls Church get to work
| Means of transportation | Falls Church | Falls Church city | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.2% (±3.8 points) | 49.2% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±2.3 points) | 5.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.4% (±2.1 points) | 7.4% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±1.4 points) | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.7% (±4.1 points) | 32.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Falls Church, the average commute is not measurably different from Falls Church city (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Falls Church, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Falls Church city (7.4%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 169 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Falls Church
| Vehicles available | Falls Church | Falls Church city | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±2.2 points) | 6.2% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% (±4.4 points) | 39.1% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% (±4.2 points) | 42.2% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.5% (±2.4 points) | 12.5% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Falls Church, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Falls Church city (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Falls Church
| Falls Church | Falls Church city | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.7% (±4.1 points) | 32.7% (±4.1 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±0.7 points) | 99.3% (±0.7 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.3% (±1.1 points) | 98.3% (±1.1 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Falls Church, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Falls Church city (98.3%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Falls Church
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Church | — | 28.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| West Falls Church | 1.5 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Idylwood | 1.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Seven Corners | 2.1 mi | 34.1 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Pimmit Hills | 2.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Lake Barcroft | 2.5 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dunn Loring | 3.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bailey's Crossroads | 3.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Merrifield | 3.6 mi | 28.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Idylwood, VA (24.9 minutes), Pimmit Hills, VA (24.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Seven Corners, VA (34.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Falls Church
How long is the average commute in Falls Church?
Workers who live in Falls Church, VA take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Falls Church without a car?
6.2% of households in Falls Church have no vehicle, and 7.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Falls Church?
32.7% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Falls Church worked from home, and 98.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Falls Church city, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Falls Church city, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Falls Church city, Virginia
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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