Fallston is a somewhat small town located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 9,306 people and three associated neighborhoods, Fallston is the 86th largest community in Maryland. Housing costs in Fallston 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 Maryland.Fallston is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 86.60% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Fallston is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Fallston who work in management occupations (20.95%), office and administrative support (11.88%), and healthcare (8.26%). And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Fallston 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 Fallston 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 Fallston telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 19.54% 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. Fallston 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, Fallston’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One downside of living in Fallston is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Fallston, the average commute to work is 36.62 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. The citizens of Fallston are among the most well-educated in the nation: 49.80% of adults in Fallston have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Fallston in 2022 was $63,159, which is upper middle income relative to Maryland, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $252,636 for a family of four. Fallston is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Fallston home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Fallston residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Fallston include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Fallston is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
