Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Katie's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Roer's Zoofari
Zoo
Riverbend Park Nature Center
Attraction
Lock 22: Pennyfield Lock
Attraction
Unknown Name
Museum
Lock 20
Attraction
Blacksmith Shop
Museum
Lock 19
Attraction
Unknown Name
Museum
Lock 18
Attraction
Colvin Run Mill
Museum
Lock 17
Attraction
Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole
Water Park
Carousel
Attraction
Lock 16
Attraction
Lock 21: Swains Lock
Attraction
Lock 15
Attraction
Reston Museum
Museum
Rio Cantina
Nightclub
Bowl America
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (4) F
The Old Brogue
Bar
Great Falls Creamery
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Great Falls Snack Bar
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
sweetFrog
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Honey Baked Ham
Fast Food
Velocity Wings
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Kalypso's Sports Tavern
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Lake Anne Brew House
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Koko FitClub of Great Falls
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Elite Fitness Concepts
Gym
Community Poolhouse
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Lowes Island Community Center
Community Centre
Reston Community Center at Lake Anne
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Parks (17) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
The Turner Farm Park
Park
Turner Farm Playground
Playground
Observatory Park
Park
Great Falls Grange Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Hickory Run School Site
Park
Great Falls Nike Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Lexington Estates Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Holly Knoll Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Dog Park
Park
Patowmack Island
Park
Shops (10) F
Adeler Jewelers
Fashion
BedHeaders Home
Interior Decoration
Fontaine de Jeunesse Medical & Dental Aesthetics
Beauty
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Christe Adams Salon
Hairdresser
Great Falls Florist
Florist
Calico Corner
Fabric
Vima Jewlery
Fashion
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Gift Shop
Khalil Eye Care
Optician
NP Barber
Hairdresser
Hallmark
Gift Shop
APlus
Convenience Store
Burke Jewelers
Fashion
Shebang
Hairdresser
La Miguelena Market
Convenience Store
Small Changes Consignment Shop
Clothing
Reston's Used Book Shop
Books
Shell
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Great Falls.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Baron Cameron Ave & Hunter Mill Rd
Bus Stop
Baron Cameron Ave & Hunter Mill Rd
Bus Stop
Leesburg Pike & Delta Glen Ct
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Lowes Island (Front)
Bus Stop
North Shore Dr & Village Rd
Bus Stop
North Shore Dr & Village Rd
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Lake Anne Vlg Ctr
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
North Shore Dr & Washington Plz W
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Great Falls is 230/100 - which is 111% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Great Falls crime rates are 787 per 100k, which is 59% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
692 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
95 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Great Falls is $238,828 - which is 261% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$238,828 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Doctor
Virginia Pediatric Group, Ltd.
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Great Falls and Reston Family Dentistry
Dentist
All Smiles Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Fire Station
North Point Fire Station
Fire Station
Khalil Eye Care
Doctor
Giant Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
INOVA Urgent Care
Clinic
Dr. Gloria Dental
Dentist
Giant Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Patient First
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing B+

Great Falls home prices are $1,128,300 - which is 354% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$1,128,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
0% C
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Great Falls graduation rate is 99% - which is 16% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
94% A+
High School Grad. Rates
99% A+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Great Falls Elementary
Forestville Elementary
Leport Montessori Reston
Ambleside School
Aldrin Elementary
Lowes Island Elementary
Forest Edge Elementary
Armstrong Elementary
Children'S House Montessori School Of Reston
Chesterbrook Academy #1160
Loudoun Academy Of Science
Seneca Ridge Middle
High Schools (0) F
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ratings B+

Great Falls has an overall rating of 75% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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Great Falls, VA Area Guide

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Great Falls Area Facts

  • Great Falls has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered average
  • Great Falls crime rates are 59% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Great Falls is 111% higher than the Virginia average

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Great Falls, Virginia: A New Place to Call Home 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) If you are looking for a great place to live, that gives you easy access to Washington, D.C., then living in Great Falls, Virginia will fit that need. I have lived here for six years and am proud to call it home. This community is wonderful.

The area if Great Falls is a very n ...Read More ice area, with a low crime rate and a great school system. The atmosphere is polite and safe. The police are very quick to respond to any need that you have.

The best areas in Great Falls, Virginia are in fact the recreational areas that are here. Great Falls National Park provides hiking and picnicking opportunities for you if you like the great outdoors. If you like to shop, then you can easily take a quick trip to Bethesda, Maryland to shop to your hearts content.

Everything that you need for a fulfilling life is here in Great Falls, Virginia. Take the time to explore what my community can offer you. You might be surprised to find a new place to call home. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Great Falls? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      The Turner Farm Park
      Turner Farm Playground
      Observatory Park
      Great Falls Grange Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Roer's Zoofari
      Riverbend Park Nature Center
      Lock 22: Pennyfield Lock
      Unknown Name
      Lock 20
      Blacksmith Shop
      Lock 19
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      The Old Brogue
      Great Falls Creamery
      Subway
      Great Falls Snack Bar
      Baskin-Robbins
      Chick-fil-A
      Virginia ABC
      sweetFrog

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Great Falls? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Great Falls.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Great Falls? The cost of living in Great Falls is 230/100 - which is 111% higher than Virginia.
      Great Falls
      230

      130% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Great Falls? Great Falls crime rates are 787, which are 59% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      787 per 100k people

      66% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 127

      66% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Great Falls? The median income in Great Falls is $238,828 which is 261% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $238,828332% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $106,611257% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      50% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Great Falls a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Virginia Pediatric Group, Ltd.

      B+ Housing

      What are Great Falls home prices? Great Falls home prices are $1,128,300 - which is 354% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $1,128,300511% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,851200% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      48% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Great Falls have good schools? The Great Falls graduation rate is 99% - which is 16% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      19% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      94%

      95% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Great Falls a good place to live? Great Falls has an overall rating of 75% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      6 total surveys

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