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Raymond, ME
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Living in Raymond



Raymond is a very small town located in the state of Maine. With a population of 4,600 people and two associated neighborhoods, Raymond is the 90th largest community in Maine.

Raymond real estate is some of the most expensive in Maine, although Raymond house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Raymond has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 28.19% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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.

Another notable thing is that Raymond is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town.

Because of many things, Raymond is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Raymond a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Raymond has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Raymond’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

One downside of living in Raymond, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 35.91 minutes every day commuting to work.

The citizens of Raymond are among the most well-educated in the nation: 44.61% of adults in Raymond have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Raymond in 2018 was $43,395, which is wealthy relative to Maine, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $173,580 for a family of four.

The people who call Raymond home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Raymond residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Raymond include English, Irish, French, Scottish, and Scots-Irish.

The most common language spoken in Raymond is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.


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