We have a lot of raccoons around here. The basic mode of thought (same with possum, bears, deer, turkeys, etc.) is "Don't bother us, we won't bother you."
A rabid raccoon is trouble and they WILL get into trash and bird feeders, but don't cause trouble unless you do ;)
And you would be amazed at the cans they can open - I finally had to stop putting food in the one I have outside.