Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Falmouth is a small city in Virginia with a population of 5,036. Residents earn $125,305 per year, which is 67% above the national average.
Based on current data, Falmouth receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Falmouth stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Falmouth is $125,305, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Falmouth among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Falmouth is $422,500, 50% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,972 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Falmouth enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 89.2% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,305 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,208 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,209 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,146 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,766 |
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Healthcare | 244 |
| Retail | 249 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,419 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.05% |
| Commute Time | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
| Census Median | $422,500 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $590,000 |
| Median List Price | $590,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $188 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,972 |
| 70% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,419 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.05% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,345/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 244 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,614/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3302°N, 77.4659°W |
| County FIPS | 51630 |
Winner: Democrat by 31.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.3% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,614/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 244 |
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Retail Stores | 249 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |