Raymond is a very small town located in the state of Maine. With a population of 4,605 people and two associated neighborhoods, Raymond is the 90th largest community in Maine. Raymond home prices are not only among the most expensive in Maine, but Raymond real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Raymond is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 85.68% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Raymond is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Raymond who work in management occupations (20.72%), teaching (10.73%), and office and administrative support (9.53%). 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. And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Raymond has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 31.49% 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 a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Raymond’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. Raymond 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, Raymond’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One downside of living in Raymond, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 35.02 minutes every day commuting to work. The education level of Raymond ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Raymond, 48.88% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Raymond in 2022 was $46,278, which is wealthy relative to Maine, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $185,112 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, German, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Raymond is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
