Houghton, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Allegany County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,685
Population
619/sq mi density
$87,188
Median Income
$19,254 per capita
$153,300
Home Value
$203,360 Zillow
$975
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$87,188 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,300 home value, $975/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Houghton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 85.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,400 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 619/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4283°N, 78.1726°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in |
Houghton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").