Standish, ME Rankings

Standish, ME is ranked #34 out of all cities and towns in the United States by Bestplaces.net. The rankings are based on a variety of factors such as cost of living, crime rate, quality of schools, weather conditions, and housing costs. Standish has a population of 8,097 people and is located in Cumberland County. It is 36 miles north of Portland and 13 miles east of Lewiston. Its cost of living index is 100.2 which ranks below the national average at 100. Standish has a low crime rate with only 0 violent crimes reported per 1,000 people annually compared to 4 nationally. Weather wise, Standish experiences cold winters with an average yearly snowfall total of 44 inches. It also offers affordable housing with a median home value that is lower than the national average at $189,400 opposed to $229,700 nationally. All these factors combine to make Standish a wonderful place to live for those looking for an affordable hometown with plenty to offer but without the hustle and bustle of city life.

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