Falmouth is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Maine. With a population of 12,857 people and three associated neighborhoods, Falmouth is the 17th largest community in Maine.
Falmouth home prices are not only among the most expensive in Maine, but Falmouth real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Falmouth has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Falmouth telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 25.19% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Falmouth is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Falmouth’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Falmouth is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Falmouth, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Falmouth is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 69.82% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.
The per capita income in Falmouth in 2018 was $87,705, which is wealthy relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $350,820 for a family of four.
The people who call Falmouth home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Falmouth residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Falmouth include English, Irish, German, Italian, and French.
The most common language spoken in Falmouth is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Spanish.