Living in Patten, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patten · Census data 2020–2024
Patten has 1,154 residents with a median age of 57.8. The median household income is $51,484 (31% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $127,600, the median rent is $389/month.
Patten is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Patten at a glance
- Population
- 1,154
- Median age
- 57.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $51,484State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $127,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $389/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Patten a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Patten
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patten the median home value is $127,600, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $389 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $792 a month in housing costs.
Patten median household income
The median household income in Patten is $51,484 and the income per person is $29,492. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Patten: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 637
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 15.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.08
Patten demographics
- Population
- 1,154
- Median age
- 57.8
- Under 18
- 11.3%
- 65 and older
- 38.5%
- Households
- 538
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patten ›
Education in Patten
25.1% of adults 25 and older in Patten have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patten
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 28.7%
- Drive alone
- 59.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Patten vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patten | 1,154 | $51,484 | $127,600 | $389 |
| Crystal | 247 | $48,125 | $129,200 | $1,563 |
| Stacyville | 465 | $54,583 | $101,700 | $880 |
| Mount Chase | 280 | $41,711 | $115,700 | $1,281 |
| Sherman | 947 | $49,444 | $115,200 | $672 |
| Dyer Brook | 275 | $73,409 | $135,000 | — |
| Island Falls | 768 | $56,328 | $108,300 | $636 |
| Merrill | 372 | $65,536 | $131,600 | — |
| Oakfield | 629 | $46,378 | $144,300 | $592 |
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What is the median household income in Patten, ME?
The median household income in Patten is $51,484, 31% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Patten?
The median home value in Patten is $127,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Patten?
The median gross rent in Patten is $389 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Patten, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
What is the median age in Patten?
The median age in Patten is 57.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Patten?
The average commute to work in Patten is 28 minutes; 28.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patten?
The unemployment rate in Patten is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patten?
25.1% of adults in Patten have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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