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Houlton, ME

Houlton, ME.

Population: 10,106 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$166,001
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+91.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$166,001
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
14

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
41.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.7 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
277

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (44 mi)
Nearest airport
Houlton International Airport (HUL) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Houlton International Airport (HUL) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+138 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Median annual property tax
$1,660
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,865
Average weekly wage
$925
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
50

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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