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Falls Church, VA vs Newport News, VA
Falls Church, VA vs Newport News, VA: What the data shows
Falls Church, VA is in Falls Church, VA while Newport News, VA is in Newport News, VA — both in the same state. On home prices, Newport News, VA is the more affordable option at $223,800 median — $672,600 less than Falls Church, VA's $896,400. WYLT rates Falls Church, VA as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots — and Newport News, VA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Falls Church, VA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Falls Church, VA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Newport News, VA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Falls Church, VA has Low flood risk and Newport News, VA has Low flood risk.
Falls Church, VA is the more walkable neighborhood. Falls Church, VA scores 53/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Newport News, VA's 13/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Falls Church, VA has the higher school rating — Falls Church, VA rates 8.6/10 and Newport News, VA rates 8.4/10.
| Category | Falls Church, VA | Newport News, VA |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Settle here | Think twice |
| Median Price | $896K | $224K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $1K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $176K ✓ Higher income | $65K |
| Price Volatility | Low | Low |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 53/100 ✓ More walkable | 13/100 |
| Transit Score | 36/100 ✓ Better transit | 1/100 |
| Bike Score | 48/100 ✓ More bikeable | N/A |
| Commute | 15 min ✓ Shorter commute | 60 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | B ✓ Safer | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good ✓ Cleaner air | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 8.6/10 ✓ Better schools | 8.4/10 |
| Best for | Affluent familiesCollege graduatesDC commuters | Families with kidsPeople with moderate incomesThose looking for lower housing costs than NYC |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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