Median Income
$72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value
$180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$810
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment
11.6%
222% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.2%
2% lower than US avg
How Falher Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,001
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density917/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Economy
C+
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$46,800
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty12.2%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$810
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units405
Rent Burden4.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,909 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+29.4%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Falher a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Falher receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Falher offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Falher is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.6%, unemployment is notably high. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Falher is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.4% have completed high school.
Falher has a population of 1,001 with a density of 917 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.2%), with 8.3% Asian.
Population
1,001
Total Population
2021 Census
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 42.8% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Spanish | 41.8% |
| 212% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 15.4% |
The median household income in Falher is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,000 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.6% |
| 222% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |
The median home value in Falher is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $180,000 |
| 36% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $810 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 4.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 69.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.9% |
| Housing Units | 405 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Falher vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Falher vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.7334°N, 117.2026°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |