Falmouth, MA

Massachusetts · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
3,996 Population
$68,267 Median Income
$745,900 Home Value
$1,175 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
356 Violent Crime / 100K
63.1 yrs Median Age
51.8% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
4.2
Economy
1.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population3,996
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density1,912/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 80.9%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$68,267
Per Capita Income$63,138
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty Rate8.0%
County GDP$2,110M

Housing

1.0/5
Home Value (Census)$745,900
Zillow Value$817,842
Median Rent$1,175
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,300

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Depression27.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime356/100K
Property Crime2,393/100K
Murder6.3/100K
Vehicle Theft85.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul32° / 72°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+51.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.49
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute19 min
Work From Home22.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations15

How Falmouth Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$68,267
Home Value$745,900
Median Rent$1,175
Poverty Rate8.0%
Bachelor's Degree+51.8%
Unemployment1.4%
Violent Crime355.8 /100K
Avg Temperature51.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,996
Population Density1,912 per sq mi
Median Age63.1 years
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80.9% Black 1.3% Hispanic 7.7% Other 10.1%
White80.9%
Black or African American1.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races10.1%

Language

English Only88.7%
Spanish Speakers11.3%
English 88.7% Spanish 11.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.6%
Health Insurance97.1%

Income

9% below avg
Median Household Income$68,267
Per Capita Income$63,138
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,374
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$104,753

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.4%
Poverty Rate8.0%
Total Establishments (County)1,434
County GDP$2,110M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation154
Healthcare Facilities55
Retail Stores195
Manufacturing18
Total Establishments1,434

Industry Mix

Restaurants 154 Healthcare 55 Retail 195 Manufacturing 18

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$104,753
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,108

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.9 min
Work From Home22.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

165% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$745,900
Zillow Home Value Index$817,842

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,400,000
Price Per Sq Ft$961
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory3

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied53.7%

Rental Costs

Near national avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,175
Zillow Rent Index$2,800

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedroom$2,300
3 Bedroom$2,858
4 Bedroom$3,232

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,108
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.09%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma12.9%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.1%
Regular Checkup80.5%
Premature Death Rate4,473 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.7 / 10
Exercise Access93.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)55
Restaurants (County)154

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime355.8 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter6.3 /100K
Rape28.3 /100K
Robbery40.9 /100K
Aggravated Assault280.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,393.0 /100K
Burglary1,215.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,092.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft85.0 /100K
Arson15.7 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

32°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average51.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Land Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,912 per sq mi
Latitude41.5514°
Longitude-70.6088°
County FIPS25007

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 22.6%
D 75.2%

Democrat +52.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.8%
High School+93.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.49

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density1,912 per sq mi
Land Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations15
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)15
Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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