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Fall River, MA

Founded 1670Bristol CountyElev. 37 m
Population
93,764
Median home
$357,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Fall River

With about 93,764 residents, Fall River is one of Massachusetts's notable places. Fall River was founded in 1670 and sits in Bristol County. The median age is 39 and the median household income is $53,933. Homes carry a median value of $357,800, and about 36% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.5%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
93,764
Median age
39
Median household income
$53,933
Per-capita income
$31,998
Poverty rate
20.9%
High-school grad or higher
76.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
Unemployment
8.1%
Avg. commute
25.5 min
Work from home
6.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White69.5%
Hispanic or Latino13.2%
Black5.5%
Asian2.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.6%
Service21.3%
Sales & office19.6%
Production, transportation & material moving16.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$357,800
Median gross rent
$1,086/mo
Owner-occupied
36.3%
Median year built
1945
Households
41,787
Avg. household size
2.21

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Fall River has 20 public schools — 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 9 schools
Reading25%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Argosy Collegiate Charter SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter
B M C Durfee HighHighGrades 9–12
Diman Regional Vocational Technical HighHighGrades 9–12
Resiliency Preparatory AcademyHighGrades 7–12
Matthew J Kuss MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Morton MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Talbot Innovation SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary SchoolElementary
Henry Lord Community SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
James TanseyElementary
John J DoranElementaryGrades -1–8
Letourneau Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Mary Fonseca Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
North End ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime135% above national
Fall River909
Massachusetts327
United States386
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime26% below national
Fall River1,443
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↑ 17% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fall River Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fall River.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Bristol County
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fall River is in Bristol County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fall River was founded in 1670 and sits in Bristol County. Elevation ~37 m.

Map of Fall River
Fall River, MA
Where Fall River is
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Historic places

68 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 4 National Historic Landmarks.

PT BOAT 796 (torpedo boat)U.S.S. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY JR. (DD-850)USS LIONFISH (SS0298) National Historic LandmarkUSS MASSACHUSETTS (BB-59) National Historic LandmarkAnthony, David M., HouseBelmont Club/John Young HouseBlossom, Barnabus, HouseBorden, A.J., Building
Notable people from Fall River
Bert PatenaudeLizzie BordenGeorge StephanopoulosThomas J. HudnerAlvan Graham ClarkErnest MonizJohn SouzaTom LynchEd SouzaKristen Gilbert
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Nearby cities
New Bedford (9 mi)Taunton (12 mi)Attleboro (18 mi)North Attleborough (21 mi)Brockton (25 mi)Franklin (30 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fall River, MA (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fall River, Massachusetts.

Joseph Louis Taylor, 63
Fall River · Bristol County · 02721
Brian Anthonhy Jackson, 65
Fall River · Bristol County · 02724
AKA Brian Anthony Jackson
Carlos Sanchez
Fall River · 02721
Christopher Hernandez, 32
Fall River
AKA Christopher Patrick Hernandez
Juan A Ramirez, 75
Fall River · Bristol County · 02721
AKA Jorge Luis Boria, Jovel Luis Boria
Victor Manuel Colon, 47
Fall River · Bristol County · 02721
AKA Pito Colon, Luis Figueroa

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fall River — frequently asked

What is the population of Fall River, Massachusetts?
Fall River has a population of about 93,764, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fall River?
The median home value in Fall River is $357,800, and the median gross rent is $1,086/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fall River safe? What is the crime rate?
Fall River Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 909 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fall River face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bristol County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, riverine flooding, strong wind.
How many schools are in Fall River?
Fall River has 20 public schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fall River?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Fall River. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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