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Houghton, NY
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Population: 1,681
Home Price: $127,500
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Overview
Houghton is a small town in the state of New York with a population of 1,681. Houghton has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
10.7 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Houghton, NY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Houghton
New York
United States
Per Capita Income
$13,780
$42,938
$32,693
Median Household Income
$80,625
$86,617
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
5.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
7.2%
10.5%
Age
Houghton
New York
United States
Median Age
20.5
42.8
42.3
Gender
Houghton
New York
United States
Male
45.6%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
54.4%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Houghton
New York
United States
White
91.0%
84.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
4.9%
4.3%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
2.9%
3.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.2%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Houghton
New York
United States
Median Home Price
$127,500
$327,512
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$625
$1,115
$801
Family Households
74.7%
74.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
15.0%
15.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.8%
72.5%
72.9%
Renters
41.2%
27.5%
27.1%
Education
Houghton
New York
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.1%
4.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
12.7%
12.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
16.9%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
2.5%
11.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
33.7%
19.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Houghton
New York
United States
Mathematics
NA%
56.5%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
51.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Houghton
New York
United States
Murder
NA
1.0
3.0
Rape
NA
23.6
38.0
Robbery
NA
23.6
40.7
Assault
NA
85.8
188.5
Property Crime
Houghton
New York
United States
Burglary
NA
137.7
336.1
Theft
NA
918.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
42.2
167.1
Arson
NA
5.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Houghton, NY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
buffalo wild wings
resturant
fast food
drinks
pie
omelette
countryside
mcdonalds
bbq
dine
bread
consumption
pizza
sandwiches
snack
tacos
meal
restaurant
delicious
cooking
soccer
medaille college
college athletics
video games
tennis
volleyball
baseball
softball
basketball
hockey
teams
athletics
ncaa
esports
little league
athletic
athletic training
coaches
athletes
collegiate
inspired by
visual
gallery
collection
library
creation
philosoph
drawing
nature
arti
logos
creative
literary
prints
portrait
creativity
designs
icon
craft
studio
video games
spending time
books
anime
disc golf
gaming
side hustles
scifi
dabbling
fulltime
outdoors
fitness
mountain biking
cycling
bikes
camping
toys
adventures
memes
fishing
sports
producer
content creation
outdoor
gaming
arts
influencer
tv
communications
marketing
creative
networking
recreation
ent
programming
studio
comedy
spruced up
summer
indoor
sports
beach
winter
arts
recreatio
courtyard
nature
mountains
mountain biking
picnic
cycling
tent
space
visitors
wildlife
facilities
lawn
black friday
order online
mailboxes
retail
lighters
cabelas
souvenirs
grocery stores
cart
liquor stores
mcdonalds
gas station
restock
goodwill
stocking
packaging
marketplace
stickers
ebay
brands
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