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An honest guide to Houlton: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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The shire town of Aroostook County and a major border crossing point with New Brunswick, Canada.
🌲 Did you know? Houlton is one of the official ports of entry between the US and Canada in northern Maine.
By the numbers
As of July 2026, the typical home in Houlton is worth about $161,000 — about 57% below the U.S. average of $372,000, rent runs about $719 a month, the median household income is $52,227.
| Typical home value | $161,000 | Zillow, July 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | -57% | $372,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $719 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Median household income | $52,227 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 4,958 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, July 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
See how Houlton compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in Houlton is about $161,000 as of July 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 57% below the U.S. average of $372,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Houlton runs about $719 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Houlton is about $52,227, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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