What are the schools like in Houlton, WI?

Houlton is served primarily by Hudson School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Houlton?

The median household income in Houlton, WI is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Houlton, WI?

Houlton has an average high temperature of 26.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.7 inches.

Houlton, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Houlton, WI affordable or expensive?

Houlton's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Houlton is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Houlton, WI?

Houlton has a violent crime rate of 101.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 746.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Houlton, WI a Good Place to Live?

Houlton is a small town of 109 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Houlton stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Houlton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Houlton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Houlton's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Houlton costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Houlton, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Houlton's violent crime rate is 101.4 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.4 /100k

Property Crime

746.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Houlton is served primarily by Hudson School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Houlton, WI	National Avg
School District	Hudson School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	65.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Houlton sees average highs of 26.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation and 49.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Houlton, WI
Average High — January	26.7°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	35.1"
Annual Snowfall	49.7"

Demographics

Metric	Houlton, WI	National Avg
Population	109	—
Median Age	58.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	35.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stillwater, MN 2 mi Oak Park Heights, MN 2 mi Bayport, MN 4 mi North Hudson, WI 5 mi Grant, MN 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Houlton

Houlton, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54082

Houlton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houlton, WI affordable or expensive?

Houlton's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Houlton roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Houlton, WI?

Houlton's violent crime rate is 101.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 746.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Houlton?

Public schools in Houlton are operated by Hudson School District. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Houlton, WI a good place to live?

Houlton, WI has a population of 109, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Houlton?

Houlton averages 26.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches with about 49.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Houlton?

Houlton, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54082.

What is the population of Houlton?

The population of Houlton, Wisconsin is 109 with a median age of 58.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Houlton?

Key numbers for living in Houlton: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Houlton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.