City safety & data profile

Fall RiverMA

Fall River, MA is a 94K-resident city in Bristol County with a median household income of $56,673.

Bristol County, Massachusetts. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Fall River, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Fall River has a population larger than 92% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $395,500, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

94K
Population
Top 8%
By size
$56,673
Median income
$395,500
Median home
19.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Fall River

Fall River posts a median household income higher than 17% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Fall River area.

Top 83%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Fall River

Where Fall River income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$56,673 Bottom 17% higher than 17% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Fall River, MA beyond the headline numbers

Fall River sits inside Bristol County, Massachusetts, at roughly 41.70°N, -71.16°W. Population 94,000, $56,673 median household income. Median home value $395,500, median rent $1,155. Poverty rate 19.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Fall River's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.5%, then high blood pressure at 35.3%. 3 hospitals in/around Fall River, 3.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Fall River from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
94,000
Fall River
Median Income
$56,673
-17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$395,500
+74% vs avg
Median Age
39.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bristol County) - Fall River's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
582K+6%
Median Income
$85,625+55%
Median Home Value
$451,200+62%
Poverty Rate
11.3%-9%
Unemployment
5.5%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Fall River, MA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,155/mo
Poverty Rate
19.6% +38% vs avg
Unemployment 6.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.4%
Work From Home 7.1%
Public Transit 1.8%

Population

White 69.9%
African American 6.4%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.5%
High Blood Pressure
35.3%
Obesity
35.3%
Physical Inactivity
31.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.8%
Current Smoking
21.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.8%
Binge Drinking
16.3%
Current Asthma
13.8%
Diabetes
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59%
Annual Checkup 80.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.9%
Stroke
4.2%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
2
SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP
FALL RIVER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITAL
FALL RIVER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fall River, MA? ▼
Fall River, MA has a population of 94,000 people, located in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
What is the median household income in Fall River? ▼
The median household income in Fall River, MA is $56,673 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19.6%.
What is the median home value in Fall River? ▼
The median home value in Fall River, MA is $395,500. Median rent is $1,155/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fall River? ▼
The top health indicators in Fall River include Short Sleep Duration (37.5%), High Blood Pressure (35.3%), Obesity (35.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Fall River? ▼
Fall River has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Fall River? ▼
The median age in Fall River, MA is 39.3 years. 16.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fall River, MA is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. With a population of 94K and a $56,673 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Fall River area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Fall River's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Fall River area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Bristol County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.