At a Glance
Median Income
$49,250
$39,463 per capita
Home Value
$86,800
Zillow: $202,723
Median Rent
$708/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
19.2% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $49,250 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,463. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fallston is $86,800 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,723. Median rent is $708/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
23.3% of adults in Fallston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fallston has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population602
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,250
Per Capita$39,463
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$6,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,800
Rent$708
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$202,723
Housing Units347
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation1,024 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fallston was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.