Deer Isle, ME is a small town located in the Penobscot Bay area of Maine. It is well known for its beautiful setting and being a gateway to the many islands of the bay. The rankings from Best Places show that Deer Isle has an overall ranking of 6 out of 100 for livability. This rating is based on factors such as cost of living, crime rate, education level, employment, housing and weather. In addition, the crime rate for Deer Isle is among the lowest in Maine with only 0.32 violent crimes per 1000 residents according to the site's data. The cost of living in Deer Isle is also much lower than other parts of the state with housing prices being approximately 63% lower than the national average. On the educational front, students have access to several schools including one elementary school and one high school which are both highly ranked according to greatschools ratings. All these factors make Deer Isle a great place to live in Maine with a high quality of life and a low cost of living.
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