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Houghton, MI Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

happy_dominic53

Housing in Houghton compared to Seattle

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 41--F, so bundle up in winter. You can expect to pay around $861 for rent here. Household incomes average around $35,417 in Houghton. Rent is about $861/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 8,341 people. The...

7 replies 13 upvotes housing
Henry Phillips

Unpopular opinion about Houghton

Any help is appreciated. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Henry Phillips

Planning a move to Houghton -neighborhoods?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Median household income is $35,417, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 17.3%, which is higher than I expected. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? Do...

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Henry Phillips

Best and worst neighborhoods in Houghton

Random thought, Household incomes average around $35,417 in Houghton. You can expect to pay around $861 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families e...

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