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Living in East Falmouth, MA
Explore East Falmouth and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.0 / 10
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East Falmouth at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population6,245
Median Household Income$81,464
Median Home Value$593,000
Median Gross Rent$2,116
Median Age61.1
Average Household Size2.1
Unemployment7.9%
Work From Home15.1%
Homeownership87.6%
Housing Vacancy36.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
East Falmouth is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in East Falmouth Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in East Falmouth and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in East Falmouth
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$593,000
Median Gross Rent$2,116
Homeownership87.6%
Housing Vacancy36.5%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for East Falmouth, MA
Median Household Income$81,464
Unemployment7.9%
Work From Home15.1%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in East Falmouth and how households are structured
Population6,245
Median Age61.1
Average Household Size2.1
East Falmouth is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in East Falmouth
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for East Falmouth point to warm summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High79.2°F
Average Winter Low25.1°F
Annual Rainfall48.3 in.
Annual Snowfall25.3 in.
Seasonal Life in East Falmouth
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
East Falmouth is located in Barnstable County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Barnstable County.
County Intelligence
East Falmouth & Barnstable County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
East Falmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in East Falmouth.
Current NarrowTheList data for East Falmouth shows a population of about 6,245. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Barnstable County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for East Falmouth.
For someone considering a move to East Falmouth, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.