Wayne, Maine is a small town located in the Kennebec County. It has a population of just over 3,000 people and prides itself on its rural-esque atmosphere. As such, Wayne has been consistently ranked among the top towns to live in by BestPlaces.net. The rankings take into account factors such as housing affordability, cost of living, crime rate and education level. According to the website’s data, Wayne ranks highly in terms of housing affordability, with an average house costing 8% less than the national average and median rent prices 33% below the nation’s average. Crime rates are also low compared to other cities nationwide; in fact, it is reported that the chance of becoming a victim in Wayne is 1 out of 385 compared to 1 out of 36 nationally. Education level is also strong with nearly 93% of residents holding at least a high school diploma or higher. All these factors combined make Wayne one of the best places to live for those looking for a safe and reasonably priced home.
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