Living in Falmouth, Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Falmouth · Census data 2020–2024

Falmouth has 5,216 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $111,977 (20% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $438,200, the median rent is $1,873/month.

Falmouth at a glance

Population
5,216
Median age
37.5State: 39
Median household income
$111,977State: $93,170
Median home value
$438,200State: $383,700
Median rent
$1,873/moState: $1,579
Homeowners
77.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
Average commute
31 min

Is Falmouth a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.

Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Falmouth

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Falmouth the median home value is $438,200, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,873 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,446 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Falmouth$438,200
Virginia$383,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Falmouth$1,873
Virginia$1,579
United States$1,413

Falmouth median household income

The median household income in Falmouth is $111,977 and the income per person is $57,755. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).

Median household income

Falmouth$111,977
Virginia$93,170
United States$80,734

Housing in Falmouth: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
2,047
Owner-occupied
77.3%
Renter-occupied
22.7%
Vacant
1.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1980
Average household size
2.59

Falmouth demographics

Population
5,216
Median age
37.5
Under 18
23.4%
65 and older
18.1%
Households
2,012
Foreign-born
14.2%
Veterans
13.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White46.4%
Hispanic or Latino20.1%
Black27.8%
Asian3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Falmouth ›

Education in Falmouth

45.7% of adults 25 and older in Falmouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 23.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Falmouth45.7%
Virginia42.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Falmouth

Unemployment rate
3.4%State: 4.3%
Average commute
31 minState: 27 min
Work from home
13.4%
Drive alone
75.4%
Public transit
2.1%
Walk to work
2.1%
Homes with broadband
95.5%

Falmouth vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Falmouth5,216$111,977$438,200$1,873
Fredericksburg28,873$86,071$483,700$1,619
Passapatanzy1,259$125,608$356,900—

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Living in Falmouth: FAQ

What is the median household income in Falmouth, VA?

The median household income in Falmouth is $111,977, 20% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Falmouth?

The median home value in Falmouth is $438,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.

How much is rent in Falmouth?

The median gross rent in Falmouth is $1,873 per month, about 36.5% of household income.

Is Falmouth, VA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

What is the median age in Falmouth?

The median age in Falmouth is 37.5 years (Virginia: 39).

How long is the commute in Falmouth?

The average commute to work in Falmouth is 31 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Falmouth?

The unemployment rate in Falmouth is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Falmouth?

45.7% of adults in 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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