Fall River, Massachusetts

Population 88,943

Fall River is located in Bristol County, MA. The population is 88,943, making Fall River the 2nd largest city in Bristol County.

There are 24 public schools in Fall River with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Fall River is moderate , and there are 108 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Fall River is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Fall River property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Fall River include North Westport, Somerset and Assonet.

Fall River Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 28.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%

Crime Rate

17.05% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 183
  • Violent Crimes: 868
  • Robbery: 127
  • Burglary: 463
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 560

Registered Offenders

4.36% Higher than national avg.
  • 108 offenders in Fall River
  • 12.14 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

391 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 25
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 364

Unemployment

Very High 5.3%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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24 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 24 K-12 public schools in Fall River, MA and 11 private schools. Homefacts rates Fall River's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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108 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Fall River, MA

Property Reports view all

38 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Fall River, MA issued 38 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Fall River, MA issued 62 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $913
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,026
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,234
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,525
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,868

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Environmental Hazards

391 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Fall River, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Fall River, MA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.81 Average
    Fall River, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.45°
  • February 32.3°
  • March 39.98°
  • April 49°
  • May 58.38°
  • June 66.51°
  • July 73.95°
  • August 71.3°
  • September 63.52°
  • October 53.58°
  • November 43.75°
  • December 34.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Fall River, MA

Earthquakes
Fall River, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Fall River, MA has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Fall River, MA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Fall River, MA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Fall River, MA: $39,663

Unemployment

Unemployment in Fall River is 5.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.10%
White Collar - 51.90%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Joseph P. Kennedy III
  • William Keating

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 FCC Towers view all

2 Hospitals view all

1 Police Station view all

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