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Falmouth, Maine


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Falmouth, Maine

Falmouth, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 4 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 103 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Portland area. There are 10,310 residents in Falmouth.

The People and Families of Falmouth

In Falmouth, about 67% of adults are married. When people think of Falmouth, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Falmouth had a median family income of $87,304. Most of the residents of Falmouth tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Falmouth is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Falmouth prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Falmouth folks tended to give their money ($34,250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Falmouth.

Falmouth Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Falmouth that were owner-occupied was 83%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Falmouth, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Falmouth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyFalmouth Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyFalmouth Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyFalmouth College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyFalmouth Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyFalmouth People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFalmouth Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyFalmouth Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Falmouth Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Falmouth Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Falmouth, ME

Comparing Falmouth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old610
Male Share of the Population42
Racial Diversity19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing103
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime98

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