Living in East Falmouth, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Falmouth · Census data 2020–2024
East Falmouth has 6,245 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $81,464 (22% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $593,000, the median rent is $2,116/month.
East Falmouth at a glance
- Population
- 6,245
- Median age
- 61.1State: 40
- Median household income
- $81,464State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $593,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,116/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is East Falmouth a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Falmouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Falmouth the median home value is $593,000, 78% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,116 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,520 a month in housing costs.
East Falmouth median household income
The median household income in East Falmouth is $81,464 and the income per person is $63,295. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in East Falmouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,665
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.4%
- Vacant
- 36.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.11
36.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Falmouth has many vacation and second homes.
East Falmouth demographics
- Population
- 6,245
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 8%
- 65 and older
- 39.4%
- Households
- 2,963
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Falmouth ›
Education in East Falmouth
49.5% of adults 25 and older in East Falmouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 28.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Falmouth
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
East Falmouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Falmouth | 6,245 | $81,464 | $593,000 | $2,116 |
| Teaticket | 1,759 | $84,837 | $535,800 | — |
| Seconsett Island | 168 | $82,875 | $1,152,300 | — |
| Falmouth | 33,039 | $93,043 | $629,900 | $1,451 |
| Monomoscoy Island | 141 | $155,341 | $1,125,000 | — |
| Seabrook | 530 | $142,031 | $864,000 | — |
| New Seabury | 726 | $212,750 | $954,700 | $3,146 |
| Mashpee | 15,384 | $95,299 | $562,200 | $1,776 |
| West Falmouth | 1,325 | $77,292 | $823,200 | $1,745 |
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What is the median household income in East Falmouth, MA?
The median household income in East Falmouth is $81,464, 22% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Falmouth?
The median home value in East Falmouth is $593,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in East Falmouth?
The median gross rent in East Falmouth is $2,116 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is East Falmouth, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in East Falmouth?
The median age in East Falmouth is 61.1 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in East Falmouth?
The average commute to work in East Falmouth is 36 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Falmouth?
The unemployment rate in East Falmouth is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Falmouth?
49.5% of adults in East Falmouth 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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