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Patten, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
502 Population 252/sq mi density
$42,000 Median Income $24,563 per capita
$65,400 Home Value $151,716 Zillow
$329 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,000 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,400 home value, $329/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Patten, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,000
44% below
$24,563 per capita
Home Value
$65,400
77% below
Zillow: $151,716
Median Rent
$329/mo
72% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,732/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
12% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Patten Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Patten's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
23%
Rent
28%
Poverty
260%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Patten a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Patten residents earn a median household income of $42,000 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,563. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,396 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Patten is $65,400 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,716. Median rent is $329/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Patten reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,732/100K.

Education

29.5% of adults in Patten hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Patten has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population502
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,000
Per Capita$24,563
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty32.3%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,400
Rent$329
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$151,716
Housing Units255
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,732/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation583 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Patten was built in 1952.
27.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Houlton International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.