At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,699/mo
48.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
440/100K
2,989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
60.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
78.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Fallsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fallsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fallsburg a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Fallsburg reports 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,989/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Fallsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
60.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fallsburg has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,891
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female77% / 24%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$3,590
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty78.5%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
Home Value
Rent$1,699
Ownership14.3%
Zillow$276,518
Housing Units956
Rent Burden48.0%
Crime
F
Violent440/100K
Property2,989/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,379 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+60.9%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute8 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Fallsburg was built in 2002.
24.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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