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Falmouth, Massachusetts


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Falmouth, Massachusetts

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

The People and Families of Falmouth

In Falmouth, about 56% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Falmouth. There are a lot of senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Falmouth had a median family income of $57,422.

Political Inclinations

Falmouth folks tended to give their money ($30,250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Falmouth Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Falmouth that were owner-occupied was 78%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Compared to most towns in the state, Falmouth has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Falmouth, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Falmouth, MA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity17
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty73
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Affordability of Rents44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime71

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