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Fall River, MA
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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 4.9% (36% 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 $439,622. 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 868 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 128% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,206/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.