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Houghton city is a suburb in the Houghton Metro Area and in the Houghton County. It has a population of 7,805 and a population density of 1,810, which is 95% above the national average. It has a median age of 22, which is 12 years below the Houghton Metro median age and 16 years below the national average.


Houghton city has a median home value of $182,600, which is 40% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,849 is 66% above the metro average rent and 43% above the national average rent. The average household income in Houghton city is $21,802 , which is 52% below the Metro average household income and 66% below the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Houghton city is 7. Houghton city also has a crime index 73 that is below the national average.


$176,600Median Home Value
$109,800 Houghton Metro Area
$1,849Median Rent
$635 Houghton Metro Area
4 /10 - 10 /10
School Rating
73
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Houghton city Zip Code

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Houghton city's population is made up of 19% married, 73% single, 6% divorced and 3% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 44%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 17%. Homeowners make up 33% of the population in Houghton city.

7,675Population
37,992 Houghton Metro Area
1,741Population Density
  • 62% Male
  • 38% Female
22 Median Age
34 Houghton Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Houghton city is $20,149. The Median Household Income is $24,660 and the Houghton city Unemployment Rate is 10%.

$20,149Income Per Capita
$25,483 Houghton Metro Area
$24,660Median Household Income
$45,386 Houghton Metro Area
36% Poverty Rate
18% Houghton Metro Area
10% Unemployment Rate
6% Houghton Metro Area
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$176,600Median Home Value
$109,800 Houghton Metro Area
$1,849Median Rent
$635 Houghton Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Houghton Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
67%
Home Owners
33%
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School Rating
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Top Schools in Houghton city

Houghton-Portage Township School District
7
/10
203 West Jacker Avenue, Houghton, MI, 49931
635
Enrollment
K-5
Grade
Hancock Public Schools
7
/10
1201 North Elevation Street, Hancock, MI, 49930
317
Enrollment
K-5
Grade
Stanton Township Public Schools
7
/10
50870 Holman School Road, Atlantic Mine, MI, 49905
172
Enrollment
K-8
Grade
Adams Township School District
4
/10
2 Whealkate Avenue, South Range, MI, 49963
233
Enrollment
K-6
Grade
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Houghton city crime index is 73 which is lower than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Houghton city.

73
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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