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Houghton, MI
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Population: 7,675
Home Price: $173,200
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Overview
Houghton is a small town in the state of Michigan with a population of 7,675. Houghton 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:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
13.3 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Houghton, MI
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Houghton
Michigan
United States
Per Capita Income
$20,149
$31,154
$32,693
Median Household Income
$24,660
$57,833
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
10.1%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
10.5%
10.5%
Age
Houghton
Michigan
United States
Median Age
21.9
42.6
42.3
Gender
Houghton
Michigan
United States
Male
61.6%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
38.4%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Houghton
Michigan
United States
White
82.7%
88.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.9%
4.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.8%
0.9%
2.7%
Asian
9.1%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.2%
0.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.2%
4.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Houghton
Michigan
United States
Median Home Price
$173,200
$148,219
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$691
$665
$801
Family Households
25.0%
25.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
34.6%
34.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
33.4%
73.6%
72.9%
Renters
66.6%
26.4%
27.1%
Education
Houghton
Michigan
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.2%
6.4%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
16.5%
16.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
15.2%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.9%
9.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
22.1%
14.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Houghton
Michigan
United States
Mathematics
64.3%
38.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
69.3%
48.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Houghton
Michigan
United States
Murder
0.0
2.5
3.0
Rape
24.9
61.0
38.0
Robbery
0.0
24.5
40.7
Assault
12.5
191.5
188.5
Property Crime
Houghton
Michigan
United States
Burglary
12.5
195.2
336.1
Theft
1345.1
1168.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
49.8
90.6
167.1
Arson
0.0
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Houghton, MI
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
meal
red wine
delicious food
ice cream
beer
fermented
consumption
boxed mac
pie
taco bell
cooking
flavors
maple syrup
recipes
kimchi
nutrition
chicken tenders
establishments
wine
pasta
hockey
hockey player
rugby
college football
esports esports
esports
football
minnesota sports
hoops
video games
sports announcer
water polo
teams
hs football
cricket
tennis
baseball
classic rock
basketball
racing
photography
exhibition
studio
nft
digital artist
art gallery
library
creative
imagery
comics
nature
liberal studies
landscapes
composition
visual
icon
abstract
craft
prints
literature
photography
video games
equity analyst
fitness
comics
sim racing
physical chemist
books
gaming
niche
collector
pokmon cards
bikes
pokmon
fulltime
pokemon
kayaking
memes
enthusiasts
youtuber
seo sem
sports
photography
marketing
studio
communications
digital media
classic rock
educational
curated
special events
creative
broadcasting
radio personality
movie reviews
producer
djs
arts
tv
gaming
sports
photography
business incubator
winter
summer
space
ski
nordic ski
special events
skiing
pool
snowfilled
nature
rock climbing
visitors
landscapes
arts
snowshoe
backcountry
aquatics
online store
coffee shop
post office
pre order
amazon
daily ampm
gas station
store located
grocery store
malls
auctions
deals
holiday gifts
mugs
multiple sizes
retail
asda
businesse
tractor supply
retail outlets
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