Raymond is a very small town located in the state of Maine. With a population of 4,662 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 89.28% 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 (20.85%), teaching (11.39%), and sales jobs (8.87%). 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. A relatively large number of people in Raymond telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 32.30% 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. 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. 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. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Raymond is worth considering. One downside of living in Raymond is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Raymond, the average commute to work is 36.30 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. The citizens of Raymond are among the most well-educated in the nation: 49.26% 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 2022 was $47,143, which is upper middle income relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $188,572 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 Vietnamese.
