Living in North Falmouth, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Falmouth · Census data 2020–2024
North Falmouth has 2,838 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $121,509 (17% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $715,300, the median rent is $2,339/month.
North Falmouth at a glance
- Population
- 2,838
- Median age
- 46.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $121,509State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $715,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,339/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is North Falmouth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Falmouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Falmouth the median home value is $715,300, 115% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,339 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,133 a month in housing costs.
North Falmouth median household income
The median household income in North Falmouth is $121,509 and the income per person is $67,371. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in North Falmouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,708
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 56.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.33
56.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Falmouth has many vacation and second homes.
North Falmouth demographics
- Population
- 2,838
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 34.7%
- Households
- 1,189
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Falmouth ›
Education in North Falmouth
66.1% of adults 25 and older in North Falmouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 28.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Falmouth
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 37%
- Drive alone
- 54.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
North Falmouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Falmouth | 2,838 | $121,509 | $715,300 | $2,339 |
| West Falmouth | 1,325 | $77,292 | $823,200 | $1,745 |
| Pocasset | 2,247 | $84,583 | $709,900 | $687 |
| Falmouth | 33,039 | $93,043 | $629,900 | $1,451 |
| Monument Beach | 3,277 | $77,167 | $559,900 | $1,704 |
| Bourne | 20,323 | $91,058 | $575,600 | $1,379 |
| Teaticket | 1,759 | $84,837 | $535,800 | — |
| East Falmouth | 6,245 | $81,464 | $593,000 | $2,116 |
| Forestdale | 3,801 | $108,158 | $490,200 | $2,176 |
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What is the median household income in North Falmouth, MA?
The median household income in North Falmouth is $121,509, 17% higher 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 North Falmouth?
The median home value in North Falmouth is $715,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in North Falmouth?
The median gross rent in North Falmouth is $2,339 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is North Falmouth, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.4%.
What is the median age in North Falmouth?
The median age in North Falmouth is 46.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in North Falmouth?
The average commute to work in North Falmouth is 25 minutes; 37% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Falmouth?
The unemployment rate in North Falmouth is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Falmouth?
66.1% of adults in North 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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