Falmouth town, Massachusetts
Falmouth town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Falmouth town is a geographic entity located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 33,361. The land area covers 44.06 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 33,361 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56.6 yrs | ±1.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 14,890 | ±569 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 22,395 | ±500 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,890 | ±569 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7,505 | ±492 |
| Median Home Value | $629,900 | ±$19,504 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,451 | ±$238 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $93,043 | ±$9,416 |
| Per Capita Income | $63,128 | ±$3,978 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,141 | ±643 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,897 | ±778 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.3% | ±1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 33,227 (2024)
ID: 106081
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN MANAGER
59 TOWN HALL SQ, STE 1, FALMOUTH MA 02540-2777
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GUS Population: 232,570 (2024)
ID: 166435
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 427, BARNSTABLE MA 02630-0427
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Falmouth | 09-12 | Falmouth, MA | |
| Regular School Falmouth | 07-08 | Falmouth, MA | |
| Regular School Falmouth | 05-06 | Falmouth, MA | |
| Regular School Falmouth | KG-04 | Falmouth, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Hyannis, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-07 | Hyannis, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Marston Mills, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bourne, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Bourne, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bourne, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FALMOUTH HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 67 & 100 TER HEUN DRIVE, FALMOUTH, MA, 02540 |
(508) 548-5300
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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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College | 10.0 mi away | 101 Academy Dr, Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532-1803 |
5088305000
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FALMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 300 MAIN ST., FALMOUTH, MA, 02540 |
(508) 457-2555
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Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
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College Vocational | 10.4 mi away | 220 Sandwich Road, Bourne, MA, 02532 |
5087597711285
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WEST FALMOUTH LIBRARY, INC.
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 575 WEST FALMOUTH HGHWY., WEST FALMOUTH, MA, 02540 |
(508) 548-4709
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Cape Cod Community College
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College | 15.1 mi away | 2240 Iyannough Rd, West Barnstable, MA, 02668-1599 |
5083622131
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EAST FALMOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 310 EAST FALMOUTH HIGHWAY, EAST FALMOUTH, MA, 02536 |
(508) 548-6340
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Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford
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College Vocational | 17.7 mi away | 1872 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA, 02746-2114 |
5089958711
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NORTH FALMOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 6 CHESTER STREET, NORTH FALMOUTH, MA, 02556 |
(508) 563-2922
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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
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College | 21.1 mi away | 285 Old Westport Rd, North Dartmouth, MA, 02747-2300 |
5089998000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at E SANDWICH, MA US, located 10.6 miles from Falmouth town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.2° | 20.4° | 29.3° | 4.89" | — |
| February | 39.9° | 21.9° | 30.9° | 4.01" | — |
| March | 44.6° | 27.4° | 36.0° | 5.25" | — |
| April | 55.3° | 36.2° | 45.8° | 4.60" | — |
| May | 65.0° | 46.5° | 55.8° | 3.88" | — |
| June | 71.2° | 56.3° | 63.8° | 4.08" | — |
| July | 77.1° | 63.0° | 70.1° | 3.84" | — |
| August | 75.7° | 61.5° | 68.6° | 3.01" | — |
| September | 70.2° | 54.5° | 62.4° | 3.90" | — |
| October | 60.7° | 43.7° | 52.2° | 5.28" | — |
| November | 52.1° | 34.7° | 43.4° | 4.66" | — |
| December | 43.9° | 27.0° | 35.5° | 5.58" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Falmouth CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Teaticket CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| East Falmouth CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Falmouth CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| North Falmouth CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Seconsett Island CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2500123105. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.