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Falling Waters

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  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in West Virginia
  • 9 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      C-
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    Falling Waters is a town in West Virginia with a population of 1,418. Falling Waters is in Berkeley County. Living in Falling Waters offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Falling Waters and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Falling Waters are above average.
    Population
    1,418

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $143,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,054
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      3%
    • Own
      97%
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    Falling Waters Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      2%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      4%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      13%

    Working in Falling Waters

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,681
    National
    $55,322
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      Falling Waters Reviews

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      Falling Waters is seemingly untouched, unincorporated quiet little mountain town. The people are welcoming and have been here for generations. The town does not need any adjustments, but creating more programs for the youth here would beneficial
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      Falling Waters, WV is home to several nice communities. The town is close to Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, which offers plenty of opportunity. Falling Waters is quiet and ideal for those who like to be away from the hustle and bustle of life, but still needs to be close to the city.
      It's very quiet and quaint. There's really no crime, friendly people, and excellent food. No complaints