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Houghton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County
Houghton, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Houghton a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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.
Safety & Crime
Houghton reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,921/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.