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Houlton, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 207 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 305 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 6,476 people people live in Houlton.
In Houlton, about 51% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Houlton, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.
Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the town. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Houlton nicely.
In 2000, Houlton had a median family income of $34,812.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($200) in Houlton than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Houlton, about 63% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Houlton is one place with an advantage over most places in Maine.
In Houlton, 93% of commuters drive to work. The town is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation. Commuters in Houlton enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Comparing Houlton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals |  | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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