Population 2,980 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Falmouth
Household size in North Falmouth
| Period | North Falmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
North Falmouth is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.14 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Falmouth
| Period | North Falmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.6 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 54.6 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 60.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
North Falmouth skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Falmouth
| Period | North Falmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Falmouth: 4.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Falmouth
Renters in North Falmouth
| Period | North Falmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.7% of households in North Falmouth rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 49.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Falmouth
| Period | North Falmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.7% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 58.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in North Falmouth: 46.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Falmouth
| Period | North Falmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −17 | +5 | +6 |
North Falmouth is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The picture is much the same across Massachusetts.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Falmouth
| Period | North Falmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,675 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,460 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,477 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,308 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$632 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Falmouth costs $2,308 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Falmouth
Bachelor's degrees in North Falmouth
| Period | North Falmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.5% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Falmouth: 63.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Falmouth
| Period | North Falmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.6% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in North Falmouth: 99.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Falmouth
| Period | North Falmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in North Falmouth: 8.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Falmouth compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Falmouth | 2.34 | 53.8 | 4.1% | 12.7% | 46.7% | 1962 | $2,308 | 63.0% | 99.2% | 8.0% |
| Cataumet | 2.26 | 57.3 | 6.6% | 26.6% | 43.4% | 1972 | $844 | 62.6% | 99.5% | 1.8% |
| Pocasset | 2.34 | 51.3 | 7.2% | 21.4% | 37.0% | 1973 | $1,072 | 48.5% | 98.5% | 5.4% |
| West Falmouth | 2.05 | 56.5 | 5.7% | 25.1% | 31.9% | 1971 | $1,688 | 69.4% | 95.9% | 6.0% |
| East Falmouth | 2.37 | 50.8 | 6.6% | 10.3% | 21.3% | 1978 | $1,870 | 43.7% | 95.3% | 6.5% |
| Monument Beach | 2.44 | 43.8 | 5.1% | 20.2% | 16.7% | 1982 | $1,537 | 44.8% | 96.6% | 6.6% |
| Falmouth | 1.86 | 63.5 | 4.9% | 45.3% | 34.8% | 1970 | $1,210 | 56.2% | 93.1% | 4.8% |
| Forestdale | 2.61 | 43.7 | 4.8% | 12.4% | 6.7% | 1980 | $2,007 | 35.3% | 97.0% | 3.5% |
| Buzzards Bay | 2.07 | 52.4 | 9.0% | 25.0% | 18.4% | 1971 | $1,383 | 39.9% | 94.4% | 6.2% |
| Mashpee | 2.12 | 54.4 | 6.2% | 18.2% | 25.4% | 1988 | $1,926 | 45.0% | 97.8% | 5.4% |
| Onset | 2.23 | 38.0 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 41.6% | 1940 | $1,643 | 27.2% | 98.9% | 11.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Falmouth. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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