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Houghton, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,341
Population
1,904/sq mi density
$35,417
Median Income
$27,698 per capita
$233,700
Home Value
$261,219 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
37
Violent Crime/100K
1,407 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Houghton (7)
Baraga State Park
State Park
54 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Craig Lake State Park
State Park
77 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Isle Royale National Park
National Park
Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Cross Lake Superior and make a commitment: Become a part of this island, and let it become a part of you. Find peace and refuge in island wilder...
Entrance: $7
Activities: Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Stargazing, Boating, Motorized Boating, Sailing, Boat Tour, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Group Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Dining,...
Weather: Isle Royale National Park is a remote island wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior. Weather influences traveling to and from the island, as well as your trip once you arrive. For the most up-to-da...
Keweenaw National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived in the 1800s in a great mineral rush, developing thriving industries and cosmopolitan communities. T...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Food, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior R...
Weather: Summer: Keweenaw summers are usually mild, with average highs in the 70s, but can reach into the 80s and 90s. Nighttime temperatures are typically cool, but can also dip into the 40s or stay in the 70...
McLain State Park
State Park
439 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Twin Lakes State Park
State Park
175 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Van Riper State Park
State Park
1,097 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0