At a Glance
Median Income
$60,833
$36,366 per capita
Home Value
$107,400
Zillow: $146,235
Median Rent
$900/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
637/100K
3,693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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
3.2 / 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 $60,833 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,366. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fallston is $107,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,235. Median rent is $900/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Fallston reports 637 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,693/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Fallston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fallston has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population252
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density536/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,833
Per Capita$36,366
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,400
Rent$900
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$146,235
Housing Units117
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent637/100K
Property3,693/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,041 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Fallston was founded in 1796.
The median home in Fallston was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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