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Houlton, Maine

Introduction to Houlton, Maine

Houlton, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 207 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 305 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 6,476 people live in Houlton.

Houlton History

In 1828, the US government founded a military post known as the Hancock barracks. The town was officially incorporated in 1831. Three 1st Artillery Regiment manned Houlton in the Civil War. The post in was abandoned in 1875.

Houlton and nearby Attractions

  • Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
  • Houltons Market Square
  • Monument Park
  • Houlton Shopping Plaza

Things To Do In Houlton

Houlton Community Park and Monument Park are popular local recreational spots. Tourist can also plan a trip to the Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum. Each year, festivals and events like the Houlton Fair and Moose Stomper's Weekend are hosted by Houlton.

Houlton Transportation

Bangor International Airport offers air transportation facilities.

Houlton Higher Education

Higher education institutes near the town include the University of Maine, the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington and Saint Joseph’s College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyHoulton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Houlton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Houlton, ME

Comparing Houlton 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old37
Male Share of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men24
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use25
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing81
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime52

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