Living in West Falmouth, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Falmouth · Census data 2020–2024
West Falmouth has 1,325 residents with a median age of 64.2. The median household income is $77,292 (26% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $823,200, the median rent is $1,745/month.
West Falmouth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Falmouth at a glance
- Population
- 1,325
- Median age
- 64.2State: 40
- Median household income
- $77,292State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $823,200State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,745/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Falmouth a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 46% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Falmouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Falmouth the median home value is $823,200, 147% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,745 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,325 a month in housing costs.
West Falmouth median household income
The median household income in West Falmouth is $77,292 and the income per person is $65,572. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in West Falmouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,271
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 39.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.70
39.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Falmouth has many vacation and second homes.
West Falmouth demographics
- Population
- 1,325
- Median age
- 64.2
- Under 18
- 6.1%
- 65 and older
- 46.8%
- Households
- 768
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Falmouth ›
Education in West Falmouth
54.9% of adults 25 and older in West Falmouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 28.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Falmouth
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
West Falmouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Falmouth | 1,325 | $77,292 | $823,200 | $1,745 |
| Falmouth | 33,039 | $93,043 | $629,900 | $1,451 |
| North Falmouth | 2,838 | $121,509 | $715,300 | $2,339 |
| Teaticket | 1,759 | $84,837 | $535,800 | — |
| East Falmouth | 6,245 | $81,464 | $593,000 | $2,116 |
| Woods Hole | 988 | $71,724 | $877,500 | $1,311 |
| Pocasset | 2,247 | $84,583 | $709,900 | $687 |
| Seconsett Island | 168 | $82,875 | $1,152,300 | — |
| Seabrook | 530 | $142,031 | $864,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Falmouth, MA?
The median household income in West Falmouth is $77,292, 26% 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 West Falmouth?
The median home value in West Falmouth is $823,200, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in West Falmouth?
The median gross rent in West Falmouth is $1,745 per month.
Is West Falmouth, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 46% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in West Falmouth?
The median age in West Falmouth is 64.2 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Falmouth?
The average commute to work in West Falmouth is 24 minutes; 29.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Falmouth?
The unemployment rate in West Falmouth is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Falmouth?
54.9% of adults in West 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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