What are the schools like in Falling Water, TN?

School district data for Falling Water is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Falling Water?

The median household income in Falling Water, TN is $117,639 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Falling Water, TN?

Falling Water has an average high temperature of 47.7°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.3 inches.

Falling Water, TN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Falling Water, TN affordable or expensive?

Falling Water's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Falling Water is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $324,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Falling Water, TN?

Falling Water has a violent crime rate of 535.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2471.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Falling Water, TN a Good Place to Live?

Falling Water is a small town of 2,022 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $117,639 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Falling Water stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Falling Water is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Falling Water 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: 92.8

Falling Water's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Falling Water costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Falling Water, TN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$324,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$117,639	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Falling Water's violent crime rate is 535.3 per 100,000 residents — 41% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

535.3 /100k

Property Crime

2471.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Falling Water, TN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Falling Water sees average highs of 47.7°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 63.1 inches of annual precipitation and 4.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Falling Water, TN
Average High — January	47.7°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	63.1"
Annual Snowfall	4.3"

Demographics

Metric	Falling Water, TN	National Avg
Population	2,022	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Middle Valley, TN 4 mi Walden, TN 4 mi Fairmount, TN 4 mi Mowbray Mountain, TN 6 mi Signal Mountain, TN 6 mi

Falling Water vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Falling Water, TN affordable or expensive?

Falling Water's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Falling Water roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $324,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Falling Water, TN?

Falling Water's violent crime rate is 535.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2471.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Falling Water?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Falling Water, TN a good place to live?

Falling Water, TN has a population of 2,022, a median household income of $117,639, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Falling Water?

Falling Water averages 47.7°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.1 inches with about 4.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Falling Water?

The population of Falling Water, Tennessee is 2,022 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Falling Water?

Key numbers for living in Falling Water: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $324,300, median household income $117,639, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Falling Water side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.