Fall River, MA

Fall River, MA

At a Glance

How Fall River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Fall River a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Fall River residents earn a median household income of $53,933 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,998. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,906 business establishments, including 1,298 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fall River is $357,800 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,311. Median rent is $1,086/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Safety & Crime

Fall River reports 672 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,458/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.

Education

16.8% of adults in Fall River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fall River has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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