At a Glance
Median Income
$93,542
$47,110 per capita
Home Value
$45,800
Zillow: $157,761
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
21.9% smoking rate
How Falkland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Falkland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Falkland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Falkland residents earn a median household income of $93,542 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,110. 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 4,498 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Falkland is $45,800 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,761. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
3.4% of adults in Falkland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Falkland 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 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population119
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density517/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,542
Per Capita$47,110
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$157,761
Housing Units73
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation74 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Broadband5.7%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Falkland was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.