North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Falkland is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 119. Residents earn $93,542 per year, which is 24% above the national average.
Based on current data, Falkland receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Falkland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Falkland is $93,542, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Falkland is $45,800, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Falkland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,542 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,110 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,151 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,322 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,498 |
| County GDP | $12,529M |
| Restaurants | 399 |
| Healthcare | 520 |
| Retail | 605 |
| Manufacturing | 91 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,983 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.70% |
| Commute Time | 51.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $45,800 |
| 84% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,983 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.70% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,748/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 520 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.6 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 74 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6985°N, 77.5129°W |
| County FIPS | 37147 |
Winner: Democrat by 6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.4% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 520 |
| Restaurants | 399 |
| Retail Stores | 605 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 51.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |