Houghton, MI
Living in Houghton
Bikeability85
Walkability100
Commute100
Public Transit74
Affordability98
Public Safety91
Airports1
Hospitals85
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.9kPopulation+297 (2010–19)
22 y Median Age
52%College-Educated
34%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years66%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black2%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate22%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree29%
Households
Family household34%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
$23kMedian Household Income+$1.1k (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
64%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K54%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office17%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van55%
Public transportation<1%
Walked37%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$622Median Monthly Rent+$88 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houghton
United States45
Michigan58
Houghton County7
Property Crime in Houghton
United States48
Michigan43
Houghton County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 3 | 39 |
| Feb | 18 | 2 | 21 |
| Mar | 27 | 2 | 18 |
| Apr | 39 | 2 | 7 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 17 |
| Dec | 21 | 3 | 36 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houghton
Inland Flooding15
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houghton, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houghton, MI
Pelkie Mennonite School
22 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
25 miles, S
Fr Marquette Middle School
67 miles, SE
Father Marquette Elementary School
68 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Houghton, MI
Michigan Technological University
1 miles, NE
Finlandia University
2 miles, NW
Northern Michigan University
67 miles, SE
Northland College
115 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houghton, MI
Up Health System Portage
2 miles, NW
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics
10 miles, NE
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
27 miles, S
Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Inc
39 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Houghton, MI
Houghton County Memorial Airport
5 miles, NE
Ford Airport
92 miles, S
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
111 miles, SW
Delta County Airport
119 miles, SE