Falcon, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cumberland County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
185 Population 131/sq mi density
$80,208 Median Income $17,241 per capita
$177,100 Home Value $231,256 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,100 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Falcon, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,208
7% above
$17,241 per capita
Home Value
$177,100
37% below
Zillow: $231,256
Bachelor's Degree+
40.9%
21% above
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Falcon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Falcon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
63%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Falcon a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Falcon residents earn a median household income of $80,208 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,241. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,402 business establishments, including 758 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Falcon is $177,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,256. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Education

40.9% of adults in Falcon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Falcon has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population185
Median Age67.8 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,208
Per Capita$17,241
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$24,445M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$231,256
Housing Units63
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,884/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation147 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+31.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute49 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Falcon was built in 1990.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 758 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.