At a Glance
Median Income
$68,267
$63,138 per capita
Home Value
$745,900
Zillow: $817,842
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
358/100K
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.8%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Falmouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Falmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Falmouth a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Falmouth residents earn a median household income of $68,267 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,138. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,434 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Falmouth is $745,900 , 165% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $817,842. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Falmouth reports 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,162/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.8% of adults in Falmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Falmouth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,996
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density1,912/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,267
Per Capita$63,138
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$2,110M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,374
Housing
F
Home Value$745,900
Rent$1,175
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$817,842
Housing Units3,203
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent358/100K
Property1,162/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault286/100K
Burglary365/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Falmouth was built in 1958.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.538 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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