Living in Fallston, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fallston · Census data 2020–2024
Fallston has 10,013 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $154,688 (49% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $562,300, the median rent is $2,268/month.
Fallston at a glance
- Population
- 10,013
- Median age
- 44.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $154,688State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $562,300State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,268/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 97.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.9%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Fallston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fallston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fallston the median home value is $562,300, 69% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,268 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,682 a month in housing costs.
Fallston median household income
The median household income in Fallston is $154,688 and the income per person is $62,402. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Fallston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,364
- Owner-occupied
- 97.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.97
Fallston demographics
- Population
- 10,013
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 3,364
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fallston ›
Education in Fallston
53.9% of adults 25 and older in Fallston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fallston
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Fallston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallston | 10,013 | $154,688 | $562,300 | $2,268 |
| Bel Air North | 31,302 | $137,336 | $446,500 | $1,624 |
| Pleasant Hills | 3,836 | $166,339 | $532,900 | $1,875 |
| Bel Air | 10,585 | $74,605 | $318,400 | $1,492 |
| Jarrettsville | 2,560 | $146,635 | $476,800 | — |
| Kingsville | 4,687 | $128,563 | $567,400 | $721 |
| Bel Air South | 58,137 | $123,653 | $405,900 | $1,757 |
| Honeygo | 12,250 | $146,384 | $484,100 | $2,500 |
| Perry Hall | 29,105 | $106,244 | $349,600 | $1,706 |
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What is the median household income in Fallston, MD?
The median household income in Fallston is $154,688, 49% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fallston?
The median home value in Fallston is $562,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Fallston?
The median gross rent in Fallston is $2,268 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Fallston, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Fallston?
The median age in Fallston is 44.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Fallston?
The average commute to work in Fallston is 36 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fallston?
The unemployment rate in Fallston is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fallston?
53.9% of adults in Fallston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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