2025 Compare Cities Economy:
Falls Church, VA vs Cornelius, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Cornelius, is 39% less than it is in Falls Church and is 27% above the National Average.
- Falls Church unemployment rate is 3.4%.
- Cornelius unemployment rate is 3.2%.
 Falls Church, VACornelius, NCUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth39.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.3%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$76,354  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$95,147$69,021
 Family Median Income$187,303  Unlock$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Falls Church, VACornelius, NCUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock6.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K1.0%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock5.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K2.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.6%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock5.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K10.1%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock16.6%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K16.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock20.8%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Falls Church, VACornelius, NCUnited States
 Management, business, finance33.1%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock8.1%6.5%
 Community, social services1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.3%1.2%
 Education, library8.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.4%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.1%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock6.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance0.9%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support12.1%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair1.2%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock6.5%13.1%
Reviews for Falls Church    10 Reviews

I grew up in Falls Church and lived there most of my 50 something years. It has gone from a mostly working class town to a upper-income crowded city. He powers that be  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

The (small) size and high quality of the Falls Church City public school system makes it ideal for families who juggle overseas assignments with stateside living in the  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in 3 different states and 30 different locations, and this by FAR the WORST air I've ever had to deal with!!! It's such a beautiful town, but don't be  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Falls Church

Reviews for Cornelius    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The Lake Norman area offers a multitude of activities, shopping,dining and all around great quality of life. Four distinct seasons with breathtaking scenery are a huge  More

   |    Reply

There is an adorable Childrens and Teens Clothing store in Cornelius, NC that gives exceptional customer service and their prices are very affordable....actually  More

   |    Reply

moving from a small town south of Pittsburgh..nothing here but the dam gas well stuff .not for me..i got a job in Cornelius north calolina..is it worth moving..iam a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Cornelius


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.