Houlton Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,051 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,616 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$380 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$579 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Aroostook County
2
Maine
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Aroostook County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 23 11
Feb 2 18 15
Mar 3 18 25
Apr 4 6 38
May 4 0 51
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 4 1 44
Nov 4 6 32
Dec 3 18 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Carleton Project
1 miles, S · 3.2star
Houlton Junior High School
1 miles, S · 1.4star
Houlton High School
1 miles, S · 3.7star
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Colleges

Northern Maine Community College
39 miles, N · 1.4star
University of Maine at Fort Kent
84 miles, N · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Houlton Regional Hospital
<1 miles, SW · 4.1star
Ar Gould Hospital
38 miles, N · 2.3star
Cary Medical Center
52 miles, N · 3.2star
Millinocket Regional Hospital
54 miles, W · 4.1star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
104 miles, SW · 1.4star
Portland International Jetport
210 miles, SW · 1.9star
Burlington International Airport
283 miles, W · 1.4star
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