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Welcome to Greater Houlton, where small-town charm meets modern convenience. As the northern starting point of Interstate 95, the crossroads of U.S. Routes 1 & 2, and as a thriving border town, our community the peaceful appeal of rural living with easy access to New England and the Canadian Maritimes. Nestled at the base of scenic Aroostook County, Houlton provides a picturesque four-season lifestyle that feels straight out of a postcard. Whether you’re relocating, working from home, or seeking a better quality of life, Greater Houlton offers affordable housing, unmatched natural beauty, and strong digital infrastructure—including fiber internet and low electricity costs.
Living in a small town, like Houlton, offers you many great benefits including affordable housing, a lower cost of living, opportunities for more meaningful connections with your community, and access to a calmer, nature-filled life beyond the concrete jungle.
Houlton Maine is more like a large family than a small town. Everyone is a somebody in a small Aroostook County town and we pitch in. There is a strong connection and pride in small town Houlton Maine. Many come to Maine once a year and have to wait until the next vacation. We live full time in four season drop dead gorgeous Aroostook County and are so so fortunate.
- Andy Mooers
Food and farming play a vital role in shaping urban, suburban, and rural communities across the globe. In Houlton, we embrace the farm-to-table lifestyle, offering access to fresh, locally sourced foods that bring our community together. By supporting local farms and businesses, we strengthen our economy, foster community involvement, and enjoy the natural bounty of our region. It’s a way of life that celebrates healthy eating and a close connection to the land.
Houlton is home to a variety of boutique shops, restaurants, and recreational areas. The town is situated on the New Brunswick Canadian border with the vibrant town of Woodstock only a 20-minute drive away.
Looking to travel? Houlton is only 60 miles from two commercial airports – Presque Isle, Maine (PQI) and Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada (YFC). Bangor International Airport (BGR) is 120 miles via I-95 South.
If you like the occasional road trip, you will be happy to know that Houlton is a 10-hour drive to almost 40% of the U.S. and 60% of Canadian population!
Houlton is home to a variety of boutique shops, restaurants, and recreational areas. The town is situated on the New Brunswick Canadian border with the vibrant town of Woodstock only a 20-minute drive away.
Looking to travel? Houlton is only 60 miles from two commercial airports – Presque Isle, Maine (PQI) and Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada (YFC). Bangor International Airport (BGR) is 120 miles via I-95 South.
If you like the occasional road trip, you will be happy to know that Houlton is a 10-hour drive to almost 40% of the U.S. and 60% of Canadian population!
Public safety makes up 50% of the Best States for crime and corrections ranking. This subcategory evaluates both the violent crime rate and the property crime rate in each state, as measured by the FBI in 2019. Maine ranks first in the nation for public safety.
Houlton has a 24 hour local Police Department and is home to the Aroostook County Sheriff Department, Maine State Police Barracks, US Border Patrol/Customs & Border Protection, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security.
Sure we get blizzards and ice storms, but Northern Maine and the Greater Houlton area have been virtually free of all the major weather events that plague many parts of the United States. Hurricanes, earthquakes, forest fires, floods, are virtually non-existent.
Click on the map below to checkout some of the hotspots in and around Houlton!
Aroostook County, also know as “The Crown of Maine”, is the largest county east of the Mississippi. Sparkling rivers and vibrant forests blanket Aroostook County making it an ideal place for rejuvenating and reconnecting with life’s simple pleasures.
Aroostook County has everything wonderful that you'd expect from the State of Maine. From friendly local folks to sumptuous restaurants, shopping destinations and breathtaking outdoor amenities, it is a peaceful borderland where time passes slower, refreshing evening breezes linger longer and sunsets sizzle for endless stretches.
Houlton Maine is located on the border with New Brunswick, Canada with the town of Woodstock being a short 20-minute drive away. People from both sides of the border love to travel for shopping, dining, business and leisure. Check out the links below to learn more about our friendly neighbors.