New York
Houghton is a small town in New York with a population of 1,685. Residents earn $87,188 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
Based on current data, Houghton receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Houghton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Houghton is $87,188, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Houghton is $153,300, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Houghton is a highly educated community — 74.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Houghton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches, including 72.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,188 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,254 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,019 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,516 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 911 |
| County GDP | $1,955M |
| Restaurants | 94 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 127 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,513 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.25% |
| Commute Time | 13.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Census Median | $153,300 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $185,047 |
| Census Median Rent | $975 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,513 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.25% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,271/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.2 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 72.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,400 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 619/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4283°N, 78.1726°W |
| County FIPS | 36003 |
Winner: Republican by 43.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.4% |
| 121% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 619/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 94 |
| Retail Stores | 127 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 13.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |