Houghton Lake, MI

Living in Houghton Lake

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 58
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 92
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Colleges 42
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Schools 5
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Residents

3.4k Population -40 (2010–19)
56  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate43%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$29k Median Household Income +$996 (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office41%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$88k Median Home Value -$1.4k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$479 Median Monthly Rent +$61 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196926%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
LP gas9%
Utility gas80%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Houghton Lake

United States45
Michigan58
Roscommon County21

Property Crime in Houghton Lake

United States48
Michigan43
Roscommon County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 2 18
Feb 20 1 14
Mar 29 2 8
Apr 42 3 3
May 54 3 0
Jun 63 3 0
Jul 67 3 0
Aug 65 4 0
Sep 57 3 0
Oct 46 3 0
Nov 35 3 6
Dec 24 2 17

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houghton Lake

Inland Flooding7
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Houghton Lake, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Houghton Lake, MI

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Southwell Amish School
23 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Houghton Lake, MI

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Northwood University
53 miles, SE
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Alma College
64 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Houghton Lake, MI

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Airports

Airports near Houghton Lake, MI

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Cherry Capital Airport
50 miles, NW
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