There are 19 independent living communities serving Fall River, Massachusetts. This includes 2 communities in Fall River and 17 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in Massachusetts range from $23 up to $140, with an average expense running about $96. The monthly cost averages about $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. Annually, the mean cost is around $34,630, which is above the US average of $23,100.
Located in Bristol County, Fall River is a mid size city in the State of Massachusetts. It is included in the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metropolitan area. It is the tenth biggest city in Massachusetts, with 88,252 inhabitants living in the city itself and 436,658 in the encompassing statistical area. Those who are over the age of 55 comprise about 27% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Fall River is 62. The city's average household income is $36,000 ($21,000 per capita), versus the average of $73,000 for the entire state of Massachusetts. The average housing price in Fall River is $282,000, which is lower than the state average of $514,500. The city has a high unemployment rate of roughly 14.05%.
Fall River has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets heavy amounts of rain annually. Fall River has a very high crime rate, very good water quality, and moderate air quality in comparison to similarly-sized cities.