Signals
Glenmont
West Falls Church
Climate
72 · Top 42%
vs72 · Top 42%
Physical resilience
85 · Top 17%
vs80 · Top 23%
Housing affordability
80 · Bottom 49%
vs75 · Bottom 42%
Access
90 · Bottom 41%
vs95 · Top 37%
Economic stability
79 · Top 9%
vs76 · Top 15%
Measured values
| Metric | Glenmont | West Falls Church | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,208 | 31,279 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $126,542 | $134,978 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $51,017 | $58,006 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 6,146/sq mi | 6,266/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $571,200 | $706,800 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,028 | $2,066 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 64.0% | 67.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.3% | 52.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 7.3% | 7.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 90°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 30°F | 30°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 41.8" | 41.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 22 mi | 16 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 35.9 min | 30.9 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 37.8 | 36.2 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
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