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Patten is a small town of 380 in Maine, with a median household income of $27,813
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is
20% below the national average.
Strengths:
Patten stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Patten is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Patten 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: 80.4
Patten's overall cost of living index is 80.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Patten costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.
Metric
Patten, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$46,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$334
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$27,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Patten's violent crime rate is 57.2 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
57.2 /100k
Property Crime
1380.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Patten is served primarily by Moro Plantation Public Schools.
Metric
Patten, ME
National Avg
School District
Moro Plantation Public Schools
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Patten sees average highs of 22.1°F in January
and 76.1°F in July,
with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 86.1 inches of snow per year.
Patten's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Patten roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $46,700 and median rent is $334/month.
Patten's violent crime rate is 57.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1380.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Patten are operated by Moro Plantation Public Schools.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Patten, ME has a population of 380, a median household income of $27,813, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Patten averages 22.1°F in January and 76.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches
with about 86.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Patten, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04765.
The population of Patten, Maine is 380 with a median age of 56.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Patten: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $46,700, median household income $27,813, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Patten side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
