Massachusetts
East Falmouth is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of 6,415. Residents earn $69,121 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, East Falmouth receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. East Falmouth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in East Falmouth is $69,121, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in East Falmouth is $554,200, making it a premium housing market at 97% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,884 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
East Falmouth is a highly educated community — 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
East Falmouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,121 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,026 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,374 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,753 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,434 |
| County GDP | $2,110M |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Healthcare | 55 |
| Retail | 195 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,108 |
| 132% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.46% |
| Commute Time | 35.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
| Census Median | $554,200 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,339,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,339,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $740 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,884 |
| 62% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,108 |
| 132% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.46% |
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,473/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 55 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5682°N, 70.5574°W |
| County FIPS | 25007 |
Winner: Democrat by 52.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.7% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,179/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 55 |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Retail Stores | 195 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 35.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |