City of

Fall River

Massachusetts
www.fallriverma.org
1 Government Center Fall River, MA 02722
mayor@fallriverma.org
Phone: 508-324-2000

Mayor:

Paul Coogan

Municipal Election:

November 4, 2025
Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)

City Council:

Shawn Cadime
Joseph Camara
Michelle Dionne
Paul Hart
Bradford Kilby
Linda Pereira
Cliff Ponte
Andrew Raposo
Laura-Jean Washington

Demographics

Population93,884
Population Density2,834
Registered Voters54,383
Income Per Capita$20,697
EQV Per Capita$83,548
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate35.9%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$328,100
Median Gross Rent$1,020
Total Households41,113
Average Household Size2.24

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$12.27
Commercial Tax Rate$25.76
Average Tax Bill$4,024
Total Expenditures$290,734,833
Total Tax Levy$126,734,874
State Aid$206,889,601
Local Receipts$21,670,478
CPA Year Enacted2012
CPA Surcharge1.5%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
City Hall of Fall River

City Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Located along Rhode Island's eastern border, Fall River is a vibrant, multicultural community with a growing waterfront district, a renowned food scene and close proximity to many of New England's top tourist destinations.

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor – Council
Incorporation Date1803
Chief Municipal OfficialMayor
Legislative BodyCity Council
Size of Council9
Length of Mayoral Term (years)2

Geography

CountyBristol
Area33.1 mi2
Public Roads273.3 mi
Regional Planning AgencySoutheastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Jake Auchincloss

Mass. Senate

Michael Rodrigues

Mass. House

Carole Fiola
Paul Schmid, III
Alan Silvia
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