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Houghton Lake, MI
B
Population: 5,734
Home Price: $112,900
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Overview
Houghton Lake is a small town in the state of Michigan with a population of 5,734. Houghton Lake has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(F) Poor
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
24.6 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Houghton Lake, MI
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Houghton Lake
Michigan
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,587
$31,154
$32,693
Median Household Income
$43,142
$57,833
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
20.3%
10.5%
10.5%
Age
Houghton Lake
Michigan
United States
Median Age
52.4
42.6
42.3
Gender
Houghton Lake
Michigan
United States
Male
51.0%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
49.0%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Houghton Lake
Michigan
United States
White
98.0%
88.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
4.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.9%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.9%
4.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Houghton Lake
Michigan
United States
Median Home Price
$112,900
$148,219
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$563
$665
$801
Family Households
45.8%
45.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
22.3%
22.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
73.9%
73.6%
72.9%
Renters
26.1%
26.4%
27.1%
Education
Houghton Lake
Michigan
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.5%
6.4%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
37.3%
37.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
26.7%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.2%
9.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
5.2%
14.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Houghton Lake
Michigan
United States
Mathematics
26.3%
38.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.0%
48.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Houghton Lake
Michigan
United States
Murder
NA
2.5
3.0
Rape
NA
61.0
38.0
Robbery
NA
24.5
40.7
Assault
NA
191.5
188.5
Property Crime
Houghton Lake
Michigan
United States
Burglary
NA
195.2
336.1
Theft
NA
1168.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
90.6
167.1
Arson
NA
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Houghton Lake, MI
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
fast food
spices
food drinks
gourmet
gourmet popcorn
tastes
ice cream
delicious treats
salmon
flavors
nutrition
bagels
craft beer
festivals
meat
delicious
snacks
skincare
italian
video games
college football
football
athlete
athletic
baseball
gaming
nfl
hockey
coaches
golf
parenting
coaching
wrestling
ufc
basketball
outdoors
racing
athletes
boxing
inspired by
home decor
beethovens th symphony
nature
animation
jewelry
craft
hand drawn
drawings
artists
philip roth
artist nsfw dabbles
collection
paintings drawings
icon
museum
pottery
mythology
photographs
watercolor
anime
video games
spending time
gaming anime
books
music festivals
tv shows
horror movies
classic cars
gaming
playstation xbox
sidehustle
guitars
jeeps
youtuber
toys
outdoors
hunting
fishing
vacations
gaming anime
food drinks
tv
tv shows
digital content
gaming
sports
hiphoprap
educational
livestreams
lecturer author ufology occult
podcasts
studio
fashion
creative
storytelling
programming
advertising
lifestyle
corporate
nature
lakes
summer
winter
campground
sports
rollerblade
space
indoor playground
amusement park
yearround
hunting
fishing
patio
aviation
rec
camping
pool
egift cards
gift cards
gift card
personalized gift
gift ideas
macys
old navy
home depot
home decor
kits
black friday
jewelry
holiday shopping
furniture
deals
outlet
candles
sams club
housewares
handmade
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