Falmouth is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 33,069 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Falmouth is the 54th largest community in Massachusetts. Housing costs in Falmouth are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Falmouth is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Falmouth is a town of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Falmouth who work in management occupations (12.96%), sales jobs (9.32%), and healthcare (8.52%). And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Falmouth has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too. Also of interest is that Falmouth has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Falmouth telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.79% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Falmouth is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town. Falmouth is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Falmouth’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One of the nice things about Falmouth is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Falmouth, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Falmouth is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 51.85% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%. The per capita income in Falmouth in 2022 was $62,449, which is upper middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $249,796 for a family of four. However, Falmouth contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Falmouth is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Falmouth home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Falmouth residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Falmouth include Irish, English, Italian, German, and Portuguese. The most common language spoken in Falmouth is English. Other important languages spoken here include Portuguese and Chinese.
