Houghton, MI

Houghton is a small city in Michigan with a population of 8,341. Residents earn $35,417 per year, which is 53% below the national average.

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

37 violent crimes/100K (90% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

65.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Explore Near Houghton

Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

Currently viewing

UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

View all →

4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Houghton, MI.

Name	Description
Grace Methodist Church	Marker is on Isle Royale Street north of East Houghton Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The Amphidrome / The Birth of Professional Hockey	Marker is on East Lakeshore Drive, 0.1 miles east of Isle Royale Street, on the right when traveling west.
Hoar Family Mausoleum	Marker can be reached from MacInnes Drive.
Trinity Episcopal Church	Marker is on East Montezuma Avenue (U.S. 41) 0.1 miles west of Pewabic Street, on the right when traveling east.