Houghton, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,341 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
65.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
64.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
43.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$233,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$586 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$804 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 38 16
Feb 2 20 18
Mar 2 17 27
Apr 2 6 39
May 2 0 51
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 2 0 64
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 2 2 44
Nov 2 16 33
Dec 2 35 20

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 110, MI
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Schools

Houghton Central High School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Houghton Middle School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Houghton Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Michigan Technological University
1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Finlandia University
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Northern Michigan University
67 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Up Health System Portage
2 miles, N • 5 star
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
27 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Houghton County Memorial Airport
5 miles, NE • 1 star
Ford Airport
92 miles, S • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
111 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta County Airport
119 miles, S • 1 star
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