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Houlton, ME


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Houlton, Maine

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Houlton had a median family income of $34,812.

Political Inclinations

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.

Houlton Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

Of Note

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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