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Introduction to Falmouth, Maine
Falmouth, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 4 miles N of Portland, Maine and 103 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Portland area. There are 10,310 residents in Falmouth.
Falmouth History
Falmouth was first settled in by Europeans in the 1630s. It was recognized as a town in 1658. Falmouth was incorporated on November 12, 1718. The town was named for Falmouth, England. A trading post and palisaded fort were established in the area in 1700. A conference was held in the fort between Governor Joseph Dudley and the representatives of the Abenaki tribes on June 20, 1703. Fishing and farming became the principal trades of the town in around 1859. It adopted a council-manager charter in 1961.
Falmouth and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Falmouth
The Falmouth Shopping Center offers a great shopping experience. Golfers can also enjoy a round at the Portland Country Club. One can also visit the Gilsland Farm from Falmouth.
Falmouth Transportation
Portland International Airport is nearby.
Falmouth Higher Education
The University of Southern Maine is very close to the town. Saint Joseph’s College and the University of New England-University Campus also offer opportunities for higher education to the residents of Falmouth.
Falmouth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Falmouth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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