Houghton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

511 Population 48/sq mi density

1,165 ft Elevation 355 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$30,183 median income, 2.9% unemployment

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Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$210,200 home value, $1,051/mo rent

Houghton, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$30,183

60% below

$30,183 per capita

Home Value

$210,200

25% below

Median Rent

$1,051/mo

10% below

Unemployment

2.9%

19% below

Avg Temperature

61°F

309 sunny days/yr

Is Houghton a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Houghton residents earn a median household income of $30,183 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,183. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 49 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Houghton is $210,200 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,051/month.

Climate & Weather

Houghton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population511

Median Age50.0 yrs

Density48/mi²

Foreign Born18.2%

Economy

Median Income$30,183

Per Capita$30,183

Unemployment2.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$580

Housing

C+

Home Value$210,200

Rent$1,051

Ownership96.6%

Housing Units204

Climate

Avg Temp61°F

Sunny Days309/yr

Rain18.4 in/yr

Elevation1,165 ft

Did You Know?

18.2% of residents are foreign-born.