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Falling Waters, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Washington County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,384 Population 1,892/sq mi density
$87,632 Median Income $30,300 per capita
$207,200 Home Value $314,162 Zillow
$1,341 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$87,632 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,200 home value, $1,341/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Falling Waters, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,632
17% above
$30,300 per capita
Home Value
$207,200
26% below
Zillow: $314,162
Median Rent
$1,341/mo
15% above
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
168/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Falling Waters Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
117%
Home Value
74%
Rent
115%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
206%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Falling Waters a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Falling Waters residents earn a median household income of $87,632 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,300. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Falling Waters is $207,200 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,162. Median rent is $1,341/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.

Safety & Crime

Falling Waters reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 168/100K.

Education

24.0% of adults in Falling Waters hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Falling Waters has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,384
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,892/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,632
Per Capita$30,300
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$207,200
Rent$1,341
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$314,162
Housing Units694
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property168/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation443 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Falling Waters was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.