Houghton, NY
Living in Houghton
Bikeability87
Walkability100
Commute100
Public Transit81
Affordability91
Public Safety95
Airports25
Hospitals22
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation-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
$62kMedian 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
$119kMedian Home Value-$5.8k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$530Median 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
Houghton Academy
1 miles, E
Valleyview Amish School
9 miles, S
Meadow Brook
11 miles, S
White Creek School
12 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Houghton, NY
Houghton College
1 miles, E
Alfred University
23 miles, SE
St Bonaventure University
29 miles, SW
SUNY College at Geneseo
31 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houghton, NY
Cuba Memorial Hospital, Inc
16 miles, S
Wyoming County Community Hospital
23 miles, N
Jones Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SE
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Houghton, NY
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
45 miles, NW
Greater Rochester International Airport
54 miles, NE
Niagara Falls International Airport
61 miles, NW
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
68 miles, E