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Falmouth, Maine

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

  • Mackworth Island
  • Gilsland Farm
  • Children's Museum of Maine
  • Portland Public Market
  • Maine Historical Society and Museum
  • Portland Museum of Art

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.

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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