At a Glance
Median Income
$154,400
$63,159 per capita
Home Value
$529,600
Zillow: $559,757
Median Rent
$2,159/mo
45.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
468/100K
3,272/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.8%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Fallston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fallston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fallston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fallston residents earn a median household income of $154,400 , which is 105% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,159. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fallston is $529,600 , 88% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $559,757. Median rent is $2,159/month, with 45.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Fallston reports 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,272/100K.
Education
49.8% of adults in Fallston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fallston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population9,954
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density711/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$154,400
Per Capita$63,159
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$529,600
Rent$2,159
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$559,757
Housing Units3,394
Rent Burden45.8%
Crime
F
Violent468/100K
Property3,272/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation544 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.8%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute37 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Fallston was built in 1976.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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