Fallston is a somewhat small town located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 9,306 people and three associated neighborhoods, Fallston is the 86th largest community in Maryland.

Housing costs in Fallston are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Maryland.

And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Fallston has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.

Also of interest is that Fallston has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Fallston telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.13% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Fallston is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Fallston’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Fallston is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Fallston, the average commute to work is 37.70 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

The education level of Fallston ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Fallston, 47.61% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Fallston in 2022 was $61,369, which is wealthy relative to Maryland and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $245,476 for a family of four.

Fallston is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Fallston home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Fallston residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Fallston include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Fallston is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.