Houghton, MI

Living in Houghton

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Bikeability 85
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Walkability 100
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 74
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 70
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Schools 53
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Residents

7.9k Population +297 (2010–19)
22  y Median Age
52% College-Educated
34% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years66%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian10%
Black2%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate22%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree29%

Households

Family household34%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone20%

Economy

$23k Median Household Income +$1.1k (2010–19)
65% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
14  mi Average Commute
64% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K54%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office17%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van55%
Public transportation<1%
Walked37%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$156k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$622 Median Monthly Rent +$88 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Houghton

United States45
Michigan58
Houghton County7

Property Crime in Houghton

United States48
Michigan43
Houghton County11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 3 39
Feb 18 2 21
Mar 27 2 18
Apr 39 2 7
May 51 3 1
Jun 59 3 0
Jul 65 3 0
Aug 65 3 0
Sep 57 4 0
Oct 45 3 3
Nov 33 2 17
Dec 21 3 36

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houghton

Inland Flooding15
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Houghton, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Houghton, MI

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Sacred Heart School
25 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Houghton, MI

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Finlandia University
2 miles, NW
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Northland College
115 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Houghton, MI

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Airports

Airports near Houghton, MI

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Ford Airport
92 miles, S
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Delta County Airport
119 miles, SE