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Falmouth, Massachusetts

CDP · Barnstable County

At a glance

3,954
Population
$837,900
Median home value (all homes)
176% above U.S. median
$869,485
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,173/mo
Median rent
13% below U.S. median
$68,227
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
15.8 min
Average commute
88.6%
Homes with broadband
0.33%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 154 — 54% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing194% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost41% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates95.5%
College graduates58.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Falmouth Economic Industrial Corporation
Falmouth EDIC is a quasi-public 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to attract, advocate and support economic vitality in Falmouth. It develops economic opportunities in the town, including workforce housing projects and technology and energy-related initiatives.
county Cape Cod Commission
The Cape Cod Commission is the regional land use planning, economic development, and regulatory agency created in 1990 to serve the citizens and 15 towns of Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Its mission is to protect the unique values and quality of life on Cape Cod by coordinating a balanced relationship between environmental protection and economic progress.
county Cape Cod Economic Development Council
The Barnstable County Economic Development Council (BCEDC) is an advisory board to the Barnstable County Commissioners established to guide economic development policy to improve the quality of life for all, foster a healthy economy with livable wages for year‑round residents, and protect the region's natural and built assets. It advises on the development, content and implementation of the Cape Cod Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), approves the 5-year CEDS document, and advises on funding to award economic development grants and contracts, including the License Plate Grant program.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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