Falmouth, MA

Falmouth, Massachusetts

Introduction to Falmouth, Massachusetts

Falmouth, Massachusetts, in Barnstable county, is 17 miles E of New Bedford, Massachusetts and 60 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Barnstable - Yarmouth area. There are 32,660 residents in Falmouth.

Falmouth History

English colonists settled in Falmouth in the year 1660. Settler Bartholomew Gosnold named the town “Falmouth” after his home town of Falmouth in Cornwall, England. The city was officially incorporated in 1686, when the principal economy revolved around farming, salt works, whaling, shipping, and sheep husbandry. The War of 1812 left its mark on Falmouth, as part of the city was bombarded by British frigates and ships of the line. The advent of trains in 1872 led to the establishment of the first summer homes. Today, the population of Falmouth decreses by over 50 percent during the winter months. The improvement of Falmouth's highways in the early 1900s led to a rapid development of the city. Falmouth is also famous as the birthplace of Katharine Lee Bates, the lyricist of “America the Beautiful”.

Falmouth and nearby Attractions

• The Old Stone Dock
• Falmouth Townhall
• Falmouth Historical Society
• Morse Pond
• Wesley Church

Things To Do In Falmouth

Travelers to Falmouth can pay a visit to the museums and art galleries in and around the city, like the Falmouth Historical Society, the Sandwich Glass Museum, the Cape Cod Children's Museum, and the Etherington Fine Art building. There are a number of other historical places like the Old Stone Dock and the Falmouth Townhall that one can visit. Falmouth also has quite a few beautiful creeks and lakes which make for ideal destinations to spend a day out with family and friends. There are many parks in the city, incluidng the Marine Park and the Fuller Field that offer amusement opportunities for adults and children alike. Every August, Falmouth is also home to the Falmouth Road Race, a 7.1 mile race that hosts over 8,000 people every year.

Falmouth Transportation

Air transportation is available from Marthas Vineyard Airport, after a short ferry ride back to Cape Cod.

Falmouth Higher Education

University Of Massachusetts-Dartmouth serves the area.

High Points

Falmouth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 12%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Falmouth, MA

Comparing Falmouth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime

Falmouth Almanac

Falmouth Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Falmouth Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Falmouth, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Falmouth Public Libraries

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Falmouth Hospitals

FALMOUTH HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
67 & 100 TER HEUN DRIVE
(508) 548-5300
Emergency Service: Yes

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Falmouth High Schools (2004)

FALMOUTH HIGH
874 GIFFORD STREET
508-540-2200
Serves 1,282 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Falmouth Colleges

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National Graduate School of Quality Management

Sea Education Association Inc

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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