Great Falls

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Great Falls, VA

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A DC-area community on the river

Suburban Upscale Family-Friendly Luxurious Peaceful Riverside Scenic Active Outdoorsy Convenient

Located about 15 miles northwest of Washington, DC, Great Falls is an upscale community steeped in lush natural beauty. Hugging the banks of the Potomac River, Great Falls is home to the scenic 800-acre Great Falls Park, which boasts plenty of opportunities to explore nature and history. Great Falls is also convenient to several other parks, including Riverbend Park, Seneca Regional Park, and Lake Fairfax Park.

When Great Falls residents aren’t enjoying the great outdoors, they have the option to head to the town center to frequent a number of shops, restaurants, and markets. Great Falls also hosts a weekly farmers market and outdoor concerts in the summer. Great Falls is just a 30-minute drive from the many metropolitan delights of Washington, DC.

Transportation

26

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Forestville Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

551 Students

8
out of 10

Great Falls Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

547 Students

8
out of 10

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.