By Pamela Smith
Updated: Aug 6, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
529 movers in Falls Church
"I confess that I was stressed and being overwhelmed by the task of selling my home and moving 800 miles away. When Bob Reeves from Sinclair Moving arrived to walk thru and provide an estimate, it was evident that he was a complete professional and..."
"Moving… you know how crazy it can be. But the Vector team took a load off my back. They arrived on time, swiftly packed, and delivered my belongings to Newark. I was expecting more stress, but they made it easy. No extra fuss, just quick and posit..."
"PHENOMENAL! I cannot say enough great things about Move One Relocations!! Our move from UAE to Texas was seamless. The communication, pricing, attentiveness, ALL TOP NOTCH!! Thank you, MoveOne! We will recommend you to everyone!"
"This was one of the worst moving experiences I have ever experienced in my lifetime. I am extremely disappointed with Mirit Great American Movers and the way my belongings were handled. From the moment my items were loaded, I was concerned about ..."
"When I first spoke to accurate express movers I knew right away they were the company I wanted for my move. Their experience in this industry and the knowledge I have gained from just working with them was incredible. The staff is full of friendly..."
"This company is a scam. I would pick zero stars if that were an option. They arrived at my home to pick up my items per the contract, then proceeded to tell me there wasn’t room on the truck for all of the items unless I paid them $1,000 more. I r..."
"This is a bait and switch company. Agreed to refund us our twice billed deposit which they did not. Send us a response to our email reporting what went wrong with no person's name on it. Mishandled our property. Avoid using them."
"The broker for this move was New City Moving and Storage (“Broker”) (US DOT: 3059125) with the mover Febex Moving and Storage (“Mover”) (US DOT: 3510454). I am filing a complaint against the Broker and Mover for deceiving the customer on the value..."
"The booking process was smooth and easy, they ensured they asked every question to get the estimate as accurate as possible. The morning of the move, we received updates leading up to their arrival and the team arrived within the scheduled window...."
"Dedicated Van Lines made my move so smooth and stress-free. Moving my two-bedroom apartment seemed overwhelming, but their team handled everything with professionalism and care. They were punctual, efficient, and ensured all my belongings were sec..."
"I recently used this company to move my daughter. I had used them before to move her and since that move went well, decided to use them again. It turned out to be an excellent experience. They professionally did everything and we had zero problems..."
"I am not one to write reviews but our experience with VanGo Van Lines, was so frustrating that we hope to save others from such a BAD experience. We were very displeased with their work and feel scammed out of ~$2000.We booked our move with Proud ..."
"Excellent service! My moving team was incredibly fast and on time. This was also the cheapest service in the city. I requested quotes from 5 sites, and they were about $60 cheaper."
"The best movers in the business. I used them for a local move and the whole process was extremely smooth. Moving in NYC is always a pain because of building requirements, but they coordinated everything with my building, were on time and handled a..."
"I had to mark one star, but they don’t even deserve the one star. Doubled estimate after Penske truck loaded (no company moving truck).Theownercalled wanting more money since truck loaded up-part of their scam. My sister used them and as soon as h..."
"These guys are brokers who farmed the actual work out to a bunch of yahoos who showed up 4 hours late for the pickup in a rented Uhaul. They shook me down for an extra $3K when they did the pick up almost doubling the quote, and demanded to be pai..."
What to know when moving to Falls Church, VA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime data for Falls Church comes from Virginia state-level statistics, which show a trend of decreasing crime rates over recent years.
- Violent crime: The state annual rate is 203.3 per 100,000, which is 37.5% lower than the national rate of 325.3.
- Property crime: Virginia's rate is 1346.3 per 100,000, 13% lower than the national average of 1546.9.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate has dropped by 43.2% since 2022, now at 4.2 per 100,000.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE).
Schools & Higher Ed
Falls Church residents have access to a broad range of educational institutions in the nearby area, with 55 schools available across the region.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 55
- Institutions with College Scorecard data: 50
- Notable nearby schools include:
- Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church
- Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage
- University of the Potomac-VA Campus
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Falls Church experiences an annual precipitation total of about 12.4 inches, with around 27 rainy days each year. Spring sees approximately 2 inches of rain, while summer has about 7.8 inches.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Great Falls Park - 4.8 stars (13,642 reviews)
- Burke Lake Park - 4.7 stars (4,759 reviews)
- Clemyjontri Park - 4.8 stars (2,683 reviews)
- Riverbend Park Visitor's Center - 4.8 stars (1,394 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO), Google Places API (New).