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Falmouth, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Falmouth is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 508. Residents earn $97,386 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
508 Population 513/sq mi density
$97,386 Median Income $35,514 per capita
$270,800 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,386 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$270,800 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $97,386
30% higher than US avg
Home Value $270,800
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.1%
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Falmouth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population508
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density513/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,386
Per Capita$35,514
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,909M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$270,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units223
Rent Burden27.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation465 ft (142 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries10

Is Falmouth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Falmouth receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Falmouth stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Falmouth is $97,386, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Falmouth is $270,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Falmouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 29.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Falmouth has a population of 508 with a density of 513 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

508
Total Population
513
People / sq mi
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Falmouth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Falmouth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Falmouth is $97,386, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Falmouth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$97,386
30% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,514
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
IRS Avg AGI$74,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,552
County GDP$28,909M

Business (County)

Restaurants716
Healthcare979
Retail898
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Falmouth is $270,800, 4% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,800
4% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units223
Median Year Built1992

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Rate2.29%
Falmouth has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall29.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation465 ft (142 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density513/sq mi
Coordinates40.1299°N, 76.7024°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.9-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.4%

Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.1%
40% below US avg
High School+96.4%
Graduate Degree+15.1%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density513/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities979
Restaurants716
Retail Stores898

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.8%

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