Merchants, Fall River, MA
Living in Merchants
Bikeability
17
Walkability
50
Commute
49
Public Transit
21
Affordability
100
Public Safety
19
Airports
41
Hospitals
29
Colleges
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
5
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.9k
Population
-798 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
51%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Other3%
Education
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$36k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
76%
Above Poverty
+8% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector82%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$156k
Median Home Value
-$97k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$634
Median Monthly Rent
+$130 (2010–19)
20%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached9%
Multiple units10%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier66%
Home Value
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merchants
United States45
Massachusetts37
Providence Metro Area34
Bristol County53
Property Crime in Merchants
United States48
Massachusetts28
Providence Metro Area31
Bristol County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 9 |
| Feb | 32 | 4 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merchants
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merchants, Fall River, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merchants, Fall River, MA
Espirito Santo Parochial School
0 miles, S
Holy Trinity School
1 miles, SW
Fall River Deaconess Home School
2 miles, NW
Holy Name School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Merchants, Fall River, MA
Roger Williams University
7 miles, W
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
8 miles, SE
Brown University
17 miles, NW
Johnson & Wales University-Online
17 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merchants, Fall River, MA
Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center
1 miles, NW
Saint Anne's Hospital
2 miles, W
Southcoast Hospitals Group
2 miles, N
Southcoast Behavioral Health
8 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Merchants, Fall River, MA
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
15 miles, W
Martha's Vineyard Airport
34 miles, SE