7. East Falls Church
Average home price per square foot: $421
Difference from county average:Â +$13
Once a sleepy stretch of older single-family homes, this neighborhood has become denser and more vertical over the past decade, with multi-story condo buildings along Lee Highway now offering a greater diversity of housing options. Add to that a handful of new restaurants and a county plan for redevelopment and you’ve got yourself an up-and-comer. Homeowners here enjoy an easy walk to Metro and the heart of Falls Church City. It’s also right along the W&OD bike trail, which many residents use to commute to jobs in the District.