At a Glance
Median Income
$87,188
$19,254 per capita
Home Value
$153,300
Zillow: $203,360
Median Rent
$975/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
74.4%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Houghton a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 7.2% (100% 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 $203,360. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,685
Median Age21.2 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,188
Per Capita$19,254
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,300
Rent$975
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$203,360
Housing Units308
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,271/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation1,400 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.4%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+42.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute14 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Houghton was built in 1965.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.