Houghton Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Roscommon County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
5,761
Population
536/sq mi density
$50,861
Median Income
$30,791 per capita
$122,800
Home Value
$200,117 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,861 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $791/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$122,800
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$791/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.5%
22% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,499
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$122,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$200,117
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
79.5%
Owner-Occupied
20.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$791/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
79.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $122,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,117 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $791 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,499 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 31.8% |