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Houghton, NY
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Houghton, NY
At a Glance
How Houghton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Houghton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Houghton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Houghton residents earn a median household income of $87,188 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,254. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 911 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Houghton is $153,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,047. Median rent is $975/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Houghton reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,372/100K.
Education
74.4% of adults in Houghton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (121% above the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Houghton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.