Houghton, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,685 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
74.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,188 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
33.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$153,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$664 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$784 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegany County
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegany County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 20 22
Feb 2 14 25
Mar 3 12 33
Apr 3 3 45
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 7 39
Dec 3 18 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 57, NY Assembly District 148, NY
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Schools

Houghton Academy
<1 miles, SE • 5 star
Fillmore Central School
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Belfast School
7 miles, S • 2.8 star
Valleyview Amish School
9 miles, SW • 1 star
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Colleges

Houghton College
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
23 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Alfred University
23 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Wyoming County Community Hospital
23 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Jones Memorial Hospital
24 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
25 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
68 miles, SE • 1 star
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