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Raymond, ME


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Raymond, Maine

Raymond, Maine is 19 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 110 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Cumberland county. The town is part of the Portland metro area. The population of Raymond is 4,299.

The People and Families of Raymond

In Raymond, about 66% of adults are married. Raymond, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Raymond had a median family income of $56,118. Raymond is one of the richer towns in Maine. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Raymond. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Raymond political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,450. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Raymond Housing

Of the housing in Raymond, approximately 87% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Raymond. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Maine.

Commuting

In Raymond, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyRaymond Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyRaymond People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Raymond Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Raymond College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Raymond, ME

Comparing Raymond 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
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Female Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity37
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone11

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