At a Glance
Median Income
$115,735
$76,757 per capita
Home Value
$734,000
Zillow: $817,842
Median Rent
$1,756/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
356/100K
2,393/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.9%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
282 sunny days/yr
How West Falmouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Falmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Falmouth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Falmouth residents earn a median household income of $115,735 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,757. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% 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 West Falmouth is $734,000 , 160% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $817,842. Median rent is $1,756/month, with 34.1% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
West Falmouth reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,393/100K.
Education
65.9% of adults in West Falmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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
Population1,655
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density537/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,735
Per Capita$76,757
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$2,110M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,374
Housing
B
Home Value$734,000
Rent$1,756
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$817,842
Housing Units1,334
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent356/100K
Property2,393/100K
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+48.1%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in West Falmouth was built in 1982.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.538 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% 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.