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