What are the schools like in Falmouth Foreside, ME?

School district data for Falmouth Foreside is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Falmouth Foreside?

The median household income in Falmouth Foreside, ME is $190,476 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Falmouth Foreside, ME?

Falmouth Foreside has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 68.7 inches.

Falmouth Foreside, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Falmouth Foreside, ME affordable or expensive?

Falmouth Foreside's cost of living index is 110, where 100 represents the national average. This means Falmouth Foreside is 10% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $617,100 and the median rent is $2,672 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Falmouth Foreside, ME?

Falmouth Foreside has a violent crime rate of 43.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 515.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Falmouth Foreside, ME a Good Place to Live?

Falmouth Foreside is a small town of 2,022 in Maine, with a median household income of $190,476 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Falmouth Foreside stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Falmouth Foreside is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Falmouth Foreside city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 109.8

Falmouth Foreside's overall cost of living index is 109.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Falmouth Foreside costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Falmouth Foreside, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$617,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,672	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$190,476	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Falmouth Foreside's violent crime rate is 43.7 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

43.7 /100k

Property Crime

515.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Falmouth Foreside, ME	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	82.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Falmouth Foreside sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 68.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Falmouth Foreside, ME
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	79.5°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	68.7"

Demographics

Metric	Falmouth Foreside, ME	National Avg
Population	2,022	—
Median Age	53.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	27.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Falmouth, ME 1 mi Cousins Island, ME 4 mi Cumberland Center, ME 5 mi Littlejohn Island, ME 5 mi Yarmouth, ME 5 mi

Falmouth Foreside vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Falmouth Foreside, ME affordable or expensive?

Falmouth Foreside's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Falmouth Foreside roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $617,100 and median rent is $2,672/month.

What is the crime rate in Falmouth Foreside, ME?

Falmouth Foreside's violent crime rate is 43.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 515.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Falmouth Foreside?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Falmouth Foreside, ME a good place to live?

Falmouth Foreside, ME has a population of 2,022, a median household income of $190,476, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Falmouth Foreside?

Falmouth Foreside averages 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 68.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Falmouth Foreside?

The population of Falmouth Foreside, Maine is 2,022 with a median age of 53.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Falmouth Foreside?

Key numbers for living in Falmouth Foreside: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home $617,100, median household income $190,476, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Falmouth Foreside side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.