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Fall River, MA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Fall River.

Population: 93,033 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fall River, MA is $444,853 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $487,363 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,830/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$444,853

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$444,853
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+106.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$445,121
House Price Index (state)
493.1 (+3.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$487,363
Median list price
$493,075
Median price per sqft
$245
1-year sale-price change
-1.5%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
166
For-sale inventory
160
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
208
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
48

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,830/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,423/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,509/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,879/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,302/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,615/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
22
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Fall River, Atlantis Charter, 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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind, coastal flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone V17
NFIP flood claims on record
24
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.9°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
45.9°F
Annual precipitation
47.0 in
Annual snowfall
21.3 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
306
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
15
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
19
Nearest airport
Wing-Over Farm Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
19
Hospitals include
SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP, DR JOHN C CORRIGAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+42 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1944
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
194,899
Average weekly wage
$1,253
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,156

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

How it compares

Fall RiverState medianUS median
Typical home value$444,853$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$487,363$585,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$1,830/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Fall River, MA?
$444,853.
What is the median sale price in Fall River, MA?
$487,363.
How long do homes take to sell in Fall River, MA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Fall River, MA?
Typical rent: $1,830/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fall River, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind, coastal flooding, cold wave.
Is Fall River, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 24 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is V17. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
22 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
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: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fall River, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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