Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pie In The Sky
Coffee Shop
Coffee Obsession
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) B
Marina Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
The Liberté
Attraction
Falmouth Museums on the Green
Museum
Falmouth Cinema Pub
Cinema
Woods Hole Historical Museum
Museum
Falmouth Road Race Starting Line
Attraction
Woods Hole Aquarium
Aquarium
Food and Drink (13) C+
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Steve's Pizzeria & More
Fast Food
John's Liquor Store
Alcohol
John's Liquors
Alcohol
Fuller Field Concessions
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Cupcake Charlie's
Sweets
The Blended Berry
Beverages
Kappy's
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Quahog Republic
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Teaticket Market
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Papa Jake's Pizza
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Cape Cod Winery
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Pizza 1 Subs 2
Fast Food
Candy Go Nuts
Sweets
Old Barn Package Store
Alcohol
Jimmy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Falmouth Sports Center
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Parks (31) A+
Downtown Library Park
Park
Marina Park
Park
Marine Park
Park
Margaret E. Noonan Park
Park
Shiverick's Pond Pathway
Park
Deacon"S Pond Park
Park
Falmouth Town Green
Park
Hotel Park
Park
Kite Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Goodwill Park
Park
Trotting Park
Park
John L. Neill Basball Complex
Park
Trotting Park Skate Park
Park
WHOI - Rose Garden
Park
Cathedral Pines
Park
Taft's Playground
Park
Swift Park
Park
Woods Hole Waterfront Park
Park
Shops (12) C+
Main Street Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Hannoush Jewelers
Fashion
Story.
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Eastman's Hardware
Home Improvement
Whaling Wives Gift Shop
Gift Shop
T-Mobile
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Christmas Tree Shops
Convenience Store
Corner Cycle
Bicycle
Walmart
Department Store
Flower Shop
Florist
TJ Maxx
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Under the Sun
Gift Shop
Inlet Woods Hole
Gift Shop
Soft as a Grape
Clothing
Woods Hole Market
Convenience Store
West Falmouth Market
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.8% take public transportation in Falmouth.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations A+
Route 28 at Gifford Street
Bus Stop
Falmouth Library
Bus Stop
Falmouth Plaza
Bus Stop
Falmouth Bus Depot
Bus Stop
Shining Sea Bike Path
Bus Stop
Oyster Pond Road
Bus Stop
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Bus Stop
East Falmouth
Bus Stop
SSA Parking Lot Shuttle Stop
Bus Stop
Woods Hole Steamship Authority
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.8% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Falmouth is 151/100 - which is 14% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A-

Falmouth crime rates are 1,048 per 100k, which is 25% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
806 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
242 crimes per 100k B+
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employment B

The median income in Falmouth is $49,253 - which is 31% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$49,253 F
Unemployment Rate
0.9% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Falmouth Fire Rescue
Fire Station
Falmouth Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shaw's
Pharmacy
Falmouth Hospital
Hospital
Woods Hole Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Station 5
Fire Station
Falmouth Fire Department
Fire Station
Falmouth Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C+

Falmouth home prices are $578,400 - which is 70% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$578,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
11.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Falmouth graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (2) C-
Mullen-Hall
Morse Pond School
Teaticket
East Falmouth Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Falmouth Academy
Falmouth High
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ratings B+

Falmouth has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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Falmouth, MA Area Guide

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  • Falmouth has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Falmouth crime rates are 25% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Falmouth is 14% higher than the Massachusetts average

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Falmouth? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Downtown Library Park
      Marina Park
      Marine Park
      Margaret E. Noonan Park
      Shiverick's Pond Pathway
      Deacon"S Pond Park
      Falmouth Town Green
      Hotel Park

      Entertainment

      Marina Park Amphitheater
      The Liberté
      Falmouth Museums on the Green
      Falmouth Cinema Pub
      Woods Hole Historical Museum
      Falmouth Road Race Starting Line
      Woods Hole Aquarium

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Steve's Pizzeria & More
      John's Liquor Store
      John's Liquors
      Fuller Field Concessions
      Dairy Queen
      Cupcake Charlie's
      The Blended Berry

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Falmouth? Of all people who commute, 5.8% take public transportation in Falmouth.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Falmouth? The cost of living in Falmouth is 151/100 - which is 14% higher than Massachusetts.
      Falmouth
      151

      51% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Falmouth? Falmouth crime rates are 1,048, which are 25% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,048 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 96

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Falmouth? The median income in Falmouth is $49,253 which is 31% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $49,25311% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,75357% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      82% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Falmouth a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Falmouth home prices? Falmouth home prices are $578,400 - which is 70% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $578,400213% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9672% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Falmouth have good schools? The Falmouth graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      27% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      21% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Falmouth a good place to live? Falmouth has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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