Falmouth

One of the most desirable towns in Maine, with a beautiful coastline along Casco Bay.

Welcome to Falmouth

Is Falmouth, Maine a Good Place to Live?

Falmouth is one of the most desirable towns in Maine, with a beautiful coastline along Casco Bay, a vibrant sailing community, well-regarded schools, and nature and golf courses aplenty. With its proximity to Portland, Falmouth is a popular community for professionals whose work brings them into Portland or requires frequent air travel.

Fun Fact: Falmouth was first settled in 1632 and was originally part of Portland. It was incorporated as a separate town in 1718.

Falmouth, Maine Real Estate

Falmouth’s real estate is more expensive than average, especially along the coast, in the area known as Falmouth Foreside. In fact, Foreside was named Maine’s Most Prestigious Neighborhood by Downeast magazine. Inland Falmouth is less expensive, offering a mix of neighborhoods and more rural settings. While pricier than most Maine towns, Falmouth’s real estate is in line with other coveted Portland suburbs such as Cape Elizabeth and Cumberland.

Falmouth, Maine Schools

Falmouth’s schools are some of the best in the state, with a high school in the top five in the state, and student proficiency in both math and reading of 95%.

Things to do in Falmouth, Maine

Sailing in Falmouth, Maine

Falmouth is known as a sailing hub, and it’s a great place to grow up for aspiring yachtsmen. The Portland Yacht Club, located just south of Falmouth’s Town Landing, offers extensive adult and junior training options, as well as moorings for visiting sailors, dining options, and launch services.

Golfing in Falmouth, Maine

Falmouth is home to three of the best private courses in Maine: Woodlands, Portland Country Club, and Falmouth Country Club.

Sights and Places to Visit

Falmouth has a number of parks and recreation areas. Mackworth Island is a bird sanctuary and home to a State Park trail encircling the island. It’s a beautiful trail with lovely views of Casco Bay and the Portland peninsula. The Gilsland Farm Audubon Center offers birdwatching and wildlife observation opportunities along its two miles of trails winding along a pond and through forest, meadow, orchard, and salt marsh. The Blackstrap Hill Preserve Loop has 2.7 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing in the winter.

Overview for Falmouth, ME

1,728 people live in Falmouth, where the median age is 50.7 and the average individual income is $78,619. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,728

Total Population

50.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$78,619

Average individual Income

Around Falmouth, ME

There's plenty to do around Falmouth, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent

Walking Score

48

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Grippy Tannins, Moonday Coffee, and The Portland Board.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Grippy Tannins page on Yelp Search 16 Middle St on Google Maps	Dining	3.61 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Moonday Coffee page on Yelp Search 93 Washington Ave on Google Maps	Dining	3.26 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Portland Board page on Yelp	Dining	3.62 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Portland Twist page on Yelp	Dining	3.56 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cantina Calafia page on Yelp Search 46 Pine St on Google Maps	Dining	4.51 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Corey & Co page on Yelp Search 19 Pleasant St on Google Maps	Shopping	4.13 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Suger page on Yelp Search 271 Commercial St on Google Maps	Shopping	4.12 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mad Science of Maine page on Yelp Search 979 Riverside St on Google Maps	Active	4.12 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Portland Intown Contra Dance page on Yelp Search 159 State St on Google Maps	Active	4.38 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ashley Flowers Yoga page on Yelp	Active	2.72 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Yoga and Meditation by Lara page on Yelp	Active	2.45 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Casco Bay Adventures page on Yelp Search 1 Spring Point Dr on Google Maps	Active	4.35 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Embody The Rhythm page on Yelp Search 302 Stevens Ave on Google Maps	Active	4.26 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pure Barre page on Yelp Search 477 Fore St on Google Maps	Active	4.04 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Red Hot & Ladylike Dance Studio page on Yelp Search 509 Forest Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.76 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Springboard Pilates page on Yelp Search 72 Pine St on Google Maps	Active	4.58 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Nautilus Sailing Company page on Yelp Search 1 Marina Way on Google Maps	Active	3.45 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dye Hard page on Yelp Search 613 Congress St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.27 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fortune Teller Tattoo - Portland page on Yelp Search 82 Hanover St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.91 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the La Morena page on Yelp Search 150 High St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.24 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Polished Salon page on Yelp Search 367 US Rte 1 on Google Maps	Beauty	1.88 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hallowed Ground Bodyart Studio page on Yelp Search 610 Congress St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.28 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon KLM page on Yelp Search 550 Congress St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.14 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rob's Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 891 Brighton Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.82 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Falmouth, ME

Population Households Employment

Falmouth has 836 households, with an average household size of 2.07. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Falmouth do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,728 people call Falmouth home. The population density is 719.12 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,728

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

50.7

Median Age

41.38 / 58.62%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

836

Total Households

2.07

Average Household Size

$78,619

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Falmouth, ME

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The following schools are within or nearby Falmouth. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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