The Town FilesFalmouth, Virginia
Community in Stafford County · population 4,956 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $438,200
- Household income
- $111,977
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 37.5
Falmouth is a community of 4,956 people in Stafford County, Virginia. The median home is worth $438,200, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Virginia towns, better transit than 90% of Virginia towns, more upscale than 71% of Virginia towns.
How Falmouth ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Falmouth is worth $438,200, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $111,977, which is more affordable than 48% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,873 a month. 77.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Falmouth | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $438,200 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,873 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $111,977 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.3% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Falmouth
| People | Falmouth | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 13.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 30.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 91.8% |
Weather in Falmouth
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.3 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Falmouth since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 8, 2008 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 3, 2009.
Severe weather in Stafford County since 1996
Stafford County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
Jobs and pay in Stafford County
Stafford County had 46,071 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,734 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Falmouth itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Falmouth
3 public schools with 2,069 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Village Elementary | K-5 | 743 | 14.6 |
| Falmouth Elementary | K-5 | 726 | 14.8 |
| Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle | 6-8 | 600 | 12.0 |
Towns near Falmouth
- Fredericksburg, VA2.6 mi · 27,982 people · home $483,700
- Aquia Harbour, VA9.9 mi · 6,836 people · home $461,000
- Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA11.4 mi · 5,610 people · home $395,700
- Lake Wilderness, VA14.5 mi · 2,960 people · home $353,100
- Quantico Base, VA15.4 mi · 5,221 people · home —
- King George, VA15.4 mi · 4,970 people · home $380,500
- Lake of the Woods, VA16.0 mi · 8,081 people · home $399,300
- Triangle, VA16.8 mi · 9,589 people · home $505,300
Falmouth questions
Is Falmouth, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Falmouth scores better for retirees than 32% of Virginia towns and quieter than 38%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Falmouth?
The median owner-occupied home in Falmouth is valued at $438,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,977, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,873 a month.
What is the weather like in Falmouth?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 11.3 inches of snow.
Does Falmouth get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Falmouth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 8, 2008. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)