At a Glance
Median Income
$42,000
$24,563 per capita
Home Value
$65,400
Zillow: $157,025
Median Rent
$329/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
22.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Patten a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 1.9% (47% 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 $157,025. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population502
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,000
Per Capita$24,563
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty32.3%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,400
Rent$329
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$157,025
Housing Units255
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.