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Patten, ME


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Patten, Maine

Patten, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 184 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 283 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Bangor metropolitan area. Patten has a population of 1,111.

The People and Families of Patten

In Patten, about 60% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Patten compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Patten had a median family income of $35,000.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Patten gave more campaign money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Patten Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Patten. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Patten?

Commuting

In Patten, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Patten strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyPatten Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 9%Patten Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Patten, ME

Comparing Patten to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens810
Well-Paid Single Men33
Female Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone58
Housing Recently Built42
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