Houghton, NY

Living in Houghton

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 100
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 81
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 64
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Schools 95
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Residents

1.6k Population -66 (2010–19)
20  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
72% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years62%
35 to 54 years11%
55 to 74 years7%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black5%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate17%
Some College7%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree41%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +20% (2010–19)
10  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector45%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office19%
Service29%

Commute

Car, truck, or van38%
Walked57%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value -$5.8k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$530 Median Monthly Rent +$67 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Houghton

United States45
New York39
Allegany County6

Property Crime in Houghton

United States48
New York28
Allegany County4

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 20
Feb 25 2 14
Mar 33 3 12
Apr 45 3 3
May 55 3 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 39 3 7
Dec 28 3 19

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houghton

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Houghton, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Houghton, NY

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Houghton Academy
1 miles, E
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Meadow Brook
11 miles, S
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White Creek School
12 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Houghton, NY

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Houghton College
1 miles, E
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Alfred University
23 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Houghton, NY

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Airports

Airports near Houghton, NY

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