What are the schools like in Falmouth, ME?

Falmouth is served primarily by Falmouth Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Falmouth?

The median household income in Falmouth, ME is $112,596 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Falmouth, ME?

Falmouth has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 68.7 inches.

Falmouth, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Falmouth, ME affordable or expensive?

Falmouth's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Falmouth is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $635,400 and the median rent is $1,317 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Falmouth, ME?

Falmouth has a violent crime rate of 61.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 592.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Falmouth, ME a Good Place to Live?

Falmouth is a small town of 1,620 in Maine, with a median household income of $112,596 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Falmouth stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Falmouth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Falmouth city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.3

Falmouth's overall cost of living index is 104.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Falmouth costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Falmouth, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$635,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,317	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,596	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Falmouth's violent crime rate is 61.5 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.5 /100k

Property Crime

592.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Falmouth is served primarily by Falmouth Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Falmouth, ME	National Avg
School District	Falmouth Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Falmouth sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 68.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Falmouth, ME
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	79.5°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	68.7"

Demographics

Metric	Falmouth, ME	National Avg
Population	1,620	—
Median Age	53.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	16.2%	22.2%
65 and over	32.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Falmouth Foreside, ME 1 mi Cumberland Center, ME 5 mi Cousins Island, ME 6 mi Littlejohn Island, ME 6 mi Westbrook, ME 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Falmouth

Falmouth, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04105

Falmouth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Falmouth, ME affordable or expensive?

Falmouth's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Falmouth roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $635,400 and median rent is $1,317/month.

What is the crime rate in Falmouth, ME?

Falmouth's violent crime rate is 61.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 592.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Falmouth?

Public schools in Falmouth are operated by Falmouth Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 63.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Falmouth, ME a good place to live?

Falmouth, ME has a population of 1,620, a median household income of $112,596, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Falmouth?

Falmouth averages 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 68.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Falmouth?

Falmouth, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04105.

What is the population of Falmouth?

The population of Falmouth, Maine is 1,620 with a median age of 53.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Falmouth?

Key numbers for living in Falmouth: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $635,400, median household income $112,596, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Falmouth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.