Standish is a somewhat small town located in the state of Maine. With a population of 10,836 people and three associated neighborhoods, Standish is the 21st largest community in Maine.Unlike some towns, Standish isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Standish are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Standish is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Standish who work in office and administrative support (14.07%), sales jobs (8.39%), and management occupations (7.66%). Also of interest is that Standish has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 10.64% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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.Because there are quite a few people attending college in Standish, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Standish provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities. Standish 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, Standish’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One downside of living in Standish, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.95 minutes every day commuting to work. The overall education level of Standish citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 30.95% of adults in Standish have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%. The per capita income in Standish in 2022 was $37,210, which is upper middle income relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $148,840 for a family of four. However, Standish contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Standish home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Standish residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Standish include English, Irish, French, French Canadian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Standish is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and French.
