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Houghton Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Roscommon County County
Houghton Lake, MI
At a Glance
How Houghton Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Houghton Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Houghton Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Houghton Lake residents earn a median household income of $50,861 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,791. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 583 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Houghton Lake is $122,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,125. Median rent is $791/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Houghton Lake reports 323 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,841/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Houghton Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Houghton Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.