Falmouth Foreside, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,148 Population 1,413/sq mi density
$152,870 Median Income $90,575 per capita
$674,200 Home Value $865,730 Zillow
$2,674 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$152,870 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$674,200 home value, $2,674/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Falmouth Foreside, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$152,870
103% above
$90,575 per capita
Home Value
$674,200
139% above
Zillow: $865,730
Median Rent
$2,674/mo
130% above
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
80.5%
139% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
26% below
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Falmouth Foreside Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Falmouth Foreside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
203%
Home Value
239%
Rent
230%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
239%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Falmouth Foreside a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Falmouth Foreside residents earn a median household income of $152,870 , which is 103% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $90,575. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Falmouth Foreside is $674,200 , 139% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $865,730. Median rent is $2,674/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

80.5% of adults in Falmouth Foreside hold a bachelor's degree or higher (139% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Falmouth Foreside has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,148
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density1,413/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$152,870
Per Capita$90,575
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372

Housing

A
Home Value$674,200
Rent$2,674
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$865,730
Housing Units828
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity23.9%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,232/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation109 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+80.5%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+43.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries35

Did You Know?

The median home in Falmouth Foreside was built in 1971.
45.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.