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MA area data

Fall river, MA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Fall river.

Population: 93,033 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fall river, MA is $450,546 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $479,500 after a median 82 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,801/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$450,546

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$450,546
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+31.1%
10-year appreciation
+107.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$450,821
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$479,500
Median list price
$473,383
Median price per sqft
$254
1-year sale-price change
+42.1%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
158
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
47

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,801/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
19
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Fall River, Atlantis Charter (District), Greater Fall River Regional Vocational Technical
Schools include
B M C Durfee High, James Tansey, Morton Middle, Spencer Borden, North End Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Re-Solve, Inc. (5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
45.5°F
Annual precipitation
53.0 in
Annual snowfall
26.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
87
Highest AQI recorded (year)
137

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
186
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
60,361
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
71,625

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (11 mi)
National parks include
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Roger Williams National Memorial, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
73
Nearest airport
Wing-Over Farm Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP, DR JOHN C CORRIGAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+42 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,944
Housing built before 1970
70.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,900
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
68.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
199,048
Average weekly wage
$1,170
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
306

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Fall riverState medianUS median
Median home value$450,546$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$479,500$585,000$325,000
Median days on market82 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$1,801/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,900$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Fall river, MA?
$450,546.
What is the median sale price in Fall river, MA?
$479,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Fall river, MA?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in Fall river, MA?
Typical rent: $1,801/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fall river, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Fall river, MA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone B; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Fall river, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fall river, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fall river, MA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Re-Solve, Inc., 5 mi.
How many schools serve Fall river, MA?
19 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fall river, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fall river, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fall river, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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