How are homes heated in Falls Church, VA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Falls Church, used by 51.4% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.9% heat with electricity.
0.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 51.4% (±4.4 points)
- Electricity
- 44.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.2%
Heating fuel in Falls Church
| Fuel used most | Falls Church | Falls Church city | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.4% (±4.4 points) | 51.4% | 32.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 44.9% (±4.2 points) | 44.9% | 57.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Falls Church, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Falls Church city (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (3.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Falls Church, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Falls Church city (44.9%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (57.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Falls Church
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Church | — | 44.9% (±4.2 points) | — |
| West Falls Church | 1.5 mi | 37.6% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Idylwood | 1.6 mi | 51.1% (±4.1 points) | Higher |
| Seven Corners | 2.1 mi | 47.3% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pimmit Hills | 2.2 mi | 15.8% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Lake Barcroft | 2.5 mi | 23.7% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Dunn Loring | 3.0 mi | 25.6% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Bailey's Crossroads | 3.4 mi | 49.5% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merrifield | 3.6 mi | 52.3% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Falls Church, VA (37.6%), Pimmit Hills, VA (15.8%), Lake Barcroft, VA (23.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Idylwood, VA (51.1%), Merrifield, VA (52.3%).
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
What is the most common way to heat a home in Falls Church?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Falls Church, used by 51.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Falls Church heat with oil?
0.2% (±0.3 points) of occupied homes in Falls Church use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Falls Church have electric heat?
44.9% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Falls Church heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Falls Church city, Virginia (place:27200, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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