At a Glance
Median Income
$104,375
$52,783 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $201,913
Median Rent
$700/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
14.7% smoking rate
How Houghton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Houghton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Houghton a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Houghton residents earn a median household income of $104,375 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,783. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Houghton is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,913. Median rent is $700/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
37.5% of adults in Houghton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Houghton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,375
Per Capita$52,783
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,500
Rent$700
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$201,913
Housing Units36
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,251/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation719 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Houghton was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.