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Del Ray Alexandria, VA vs Falls Church, VA
Del Ray Alexandria, VA vs Falls Church, VA: What the data shows
Del Ray Alexandria, VA is in Del Ray Alexandria, VA while Falls Church, VA is in Falls Church, VA — both in the same state. On home prices, Falls Church, VA is the more affordable option at $896,400 median — $23,600 less than Del Ray Alexandria, VA's $920,000. WYLT rates Del Ray Alexandria, VA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Falls Church, VA as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Del Ray Alexandria, VA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Falls Church, VA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Del Ray Alexandria, VA has Low flood risk and Falls Church, VA has Low flood risk.
Del Ray Alexandria, VA is the more walkable neighborhood. Del Ray Alexandria, VA scores 56/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Falls Church, VA's 53/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Falls Church, VA has the higher school rating — Del Ray Alexandria, VA rates 8/10 and Falls Church, VA rates 8.6/10.
| Category | Del Ray Alexandria, VA | Falls Church, VA |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Settle here |
| Median Price | $920K | $896K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $3K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $150K | $176K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Low ✓ More stable |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 56/100 ✓ More walkable | 53/100 |
| Transit Score | 45/100 ✓ Better transit | 36/100 |
| Bike Score | 74/100 ✓ More bikeable | 48/100 |
| Commute | 15 min | 15 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| Violent Crime | Low | Low |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 8/10 | 8.6/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families seeking good schoolsCommute to DC for workRemote workers needing reliable internet | Affluent familiesCollege graduatesDC commuters |
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