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Cost of living in Houghton Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Houghton Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Houghton Lake is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Houghton Lake is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Houghton Lake is $193,836.
The median income in Houghton Lake is $50,305.
Houghton Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Houghton Lake Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Houghton Lake | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 66 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Houghton Lake, MI Weather
The average high in Houghton Lake is 54.4° and the average low is 32.4°.
There are 66.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 30.8 inches of precipitation each year with 59.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Houghton Lake |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 32.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 66.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 30.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 59.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Houghton Lake Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Houghton Lake
The current population in Houghton Lake is 5,769. The population has increased 70.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,769 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 5,761 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 5,601 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 5,734 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 5,596 | 67.0% |
| 2019 | 3,350 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 3,544 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 3,528 | 4.0% |
| 2016 | 3,392 | 4.8% |
| 2015 | 3,236 | 10.6% |
| 2014 | 2,926 | 8.6% |
| 2013 | 2,695 | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 2,809 | -9.5% |
| 2011 | 3,105 | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 3,390 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Houghton Lake
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Houghton Lake is:
93.0% White with 5,368 White residents.
0.5% African American with 30 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 1 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 9 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 283 Two Or More residents.
1.4% Hispanic with 78 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Houghton Lake | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.0% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Houghton Lake
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Houghton Lake is 49.4% female with 2,849 female residents.
Houghton Lake is 50.6% male with 2,920 male residents.
| Gender | Houghton Lake | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Houghton Lake for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Houghton Lake completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Houghton Lake completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Houghton Lake completed high school / ged.
30.0% of adults in Houghton Lake completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Houghton Lake completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Houghton Lake completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Houghton Lake completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Houghton Lake completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Houghton Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Houghton Lake | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Houghton Lake, Michigan
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5.1% of households in Houghton Lake earn Less than $10,000.
7.2% of households in Houghton Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.3% of households in Houghton Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.1% of households in Houghton Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.0% of households in Houghton Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
24.1% of households in Houghton Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Houghton Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
6.2% of households in Houghton Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Houghton Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.1% of households in Houghton Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Houghton Lake | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.2% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.0% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.2% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
