The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04730 sells for about $139,900, or $106 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 04730 — Houlton
The housing market in 04730 remains stable with modest price appreciation and limited inventory. Demand is driven by local buyers seeking affordability, though sales volume remains constrained by low turnover. Figures for specific metrics like price-cut percentage and months of supply are estimated based on regional trends as precise ZIP-level data is not published.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, rural lifestyle with a strong sense of community and access to northern Maine's outdoor amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 04730, Aroostook County, ME
Crime rates in Houlton are generally low and consistent with rural Aroostook County, with property crime being the most common reported incident.
Public schools in the area are served by RSU 29, which provides standard K-12 education for the Houlton community.
The area faces typical northern Maine climate risks, including heavy winter snowfall and potential spring flooding near the Meduxnekeag River.
Economic momentum is modest, driven by local government, healthcare, and retail sectors, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maine) — Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Provides a reduction in the valuation of the homestead for property tax purposes. The exemption amount is set by state statute (currently $25,000 of the just value of the property). The formula is: (Just Value - Homestead Exemption) * Local Tax Rate = Tax Due.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via US Route 1 and I-95 toward local employment hubs or regional centers.
The area offers access to the Meduxnekeag River, local parks, and proximity to outdoor recreational activities like snowmobiling and hiking trails.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with few new multi-family developments entering the pipeline.
The economy is anchored by healthcare services, local government, and regional retail, serving as a hub for southern Aroostook County.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential renovations and local infrastructure maintenance.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and local school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and winter weather risk profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and scenic views.
Local green space for community gatherings and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.