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Crime in Houghton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Houghton. Key points include:
There were 68 total crimes in Houghton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Houghton is 794.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Houghton is 35.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Houghton is 759.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Houghton is -62.53% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Houghton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Houghton / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 68 | 794.0 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 35.0 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 11.7 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 65 | 759.0 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 65 | 759.0 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Houghton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Houghton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Houghton is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Houghton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Houghton is $262,334.
The median income in Houghton is $43,456.
Houghton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Houghton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Houghton | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 85 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Houghton, MI Weather
The average high in Houghton is 51.8° and the average low is 32.7°.
There are 69.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 28.6 inches of precipitation each year with 207.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Houghton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 51.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 32.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 28.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 207.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Houghton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Houghton
The current population in Houghton is 8,474. The population has increased 11.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,474 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 8,341 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 8,303 | 8.2% |
| 2021 | 7,675 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 7,805 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 7,870 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,934 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 7,882 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 7,924 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,942 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,897 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 7,689 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 7,692 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 7,637 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 7,573 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Houghton
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Houghton is:
79.0% White with 6,691 White residents.
2.7% African American with 226 African American residents.
1.2% American Indian with 100 American Indian residents.
9.1% Asian with 771 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.7% Other with 230 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 209 Two Or More residents.
2.9% Hispanic with 247 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Houghton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.0% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.7% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9.1% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Houghton
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Houghton is 38.0% female with 3,224 female residents.
Houghton is 62.0% male with 5,250 male residents.
| Gender | Houghton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.0% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 62.0% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Houghton for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Houghton completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Houghton completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Houghton completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Houghton completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Houghton completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Houghton completed bachelor's degree.
27.0% of adults in Houghton completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Houghton completed professional degree.
18.0% of adults in Houghton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Houghton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 27.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 18.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Houghton, Michigan
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12.4% of households in Houghton earn Less than $10,000.
11.2% of households in Houghton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.5% of households in Houghton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Houghton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Houghton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.0% of households in Houghton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.5% of households in Houghton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.2% of households in Houghton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Houghton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.3% of households in Houghton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Houghton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.2% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.5% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.2% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.3% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
