At a Glance
Median Income
$89,625
$85,989 per capita
Home Value
$737,300
Zillow: $865,730
Median Rent
$1,441/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
1,099/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.8%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Falmouth residents earn a median household income of $89,625 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,989. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Falmouth is $737,300 , 162% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $865,730. Median rent is $1,441/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Falmouth reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,099/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
64.8% of adults in Falmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Falmouth has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,447
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density603/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,625
Per Capita$85,989
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
Housing
C
Home Value$737,300
Rent$1,441
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$865,730
Housing Units853
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent24/100K
Property1,099/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault24/100K
Burglary40/100K
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,232/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation58 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.8%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Falmouth was built in 1972.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
All Countries
