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1. Overview - Life In Houlton
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Houlton
3. Crime In Houlton
4. Cost of Living In Houlton
5. Gender In Houlton
6. Household Income For Houlton
7. Education In Houlton
8. Race & Ethnicity In Houlton

Houlton is a city in Maine state in USA with a population of 4603 residents.. The poverty rate of Houlton is 22.7%, which is 62% higher than national average. The typical household in Houlton earns $33936 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 10 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 61.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Houlton, only 87% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Houlton remained 9%, which is 91% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Houlton, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Houlton is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Houlton is $91100 , which is 60% lower than national average. While median income in Houlton remained $33936, which is 50% lower than national average.

Jobs40%

Housing40%

Affordability80%

Safety50%

Amenities70%

Diversity40%

Education60%

Commute95%

The overall crime rate in Houlton, Maine is 40% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Houlton is 1% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Houlton is 48% higher than national average. You have 1 in 209 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 28 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Maine	5	5	12	4	38
In USA	731	702	1025	485	1714

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Maine	2	12	26	1	40
In USA	844	330	1102	585	1467