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Turners Falls, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County
Turners Falls, MA
At a Glance
How Turners Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Turners Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Turners Falls a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Turners Falls residents earn a median household income of $56,729 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,389. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,581 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Turners Falls is $235,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,406. Median rent is $1,133/month, with 33.0% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Turners Falls reports 374 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,142/100K.
Education
33.8% of adults in Turners Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Turners Falls has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.