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.Unlike some towns, Raymond isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Raymond are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. 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 (16.96%), office and administrative support (10.27%), and healthcare (9.61%). 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. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 28.19% 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. 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. 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 is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Raymond, the average commute to work is 35.91 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. Raymond is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.61% of adults in Raymond have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Raymond in 2022 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.
