Falmouth

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Falmouth, VA

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A quaint community adjacent to the home of George Washington’s mother

Quiet Quaint River Commuter Great Location

Located a few miles inland from the Potomac River, Falmouth a quiet, old-fashioned town that will charm renters, featuring quaint rentals from affordable to upscale. Apart from a few small businesses and a riverside park, the town is predominately residential, so most residents travel into Falmouth’s neighboring city, Fredericksburg. Home of the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg is a college town packed with options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Fredericksburg houses huge commercial centers that offer small amusement centers, movie theaters, trampoline parks, chain restaurants, al fresco malls, and more. Head downtown to experience a vibrant dining scene along the Rappahannock River. By living in Falmouth, you’ll have easy access to these amenities. And if you ever need to leave town for work or a change of scenery, Washington, DC is only an hour away!

Transportation

16

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

20

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Grafton Village Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

775 Students

5
out of 10

Falmouth Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

685 Students

4
out of 10

Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

617 Students

3
out of 10

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.