Patten, ME is a town located in Penobscot County. According to Bestplaces rankings, Patten has an overall score of 63 out of 100. It is considered to be a medium-sized town with a population of just under 1,000 people. The crime rate in Patten is lower than the national average which gives it an excellent ranking in safety at 80 out of 100. It also received high scores for amenities (68/100) and cost of living (79/100). The housing market in Patten is slightly below the national average with a score of 57/100, but this is offset by the low annual taxes and affordable cost of living. Overall, Patten is ranked quite highly according to Bestplaces rankings and provides its residents with plenty of amenities and a safe environment to live in.
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