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 is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Standish, the average commute to work is 31.95 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
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.
