Houghton, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Houghton, Michigan Summary
Life in Houghton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Houghton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Houghton:
The population in Houghton is 7,675.
The median home value in Houghton is $173,200.
The median income in Houghton is $24,660.
The cost of living in Houghton is 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Houghton is $752.
The unemployment rate in Houghton is 10.1%.
The poverty rate in Houghton is 36.0%.
Table Of Contents
Houghton SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
2
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
10
Houghton, MI Crime Report
68
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
903.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-61.48%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Houghton / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 68 | 903.8 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 13.3 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 13.3 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 67 | 890.5 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 3 | 39.9 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 64 | 850.6 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
Houghton, MI Cost Of Living
85
Houghton's Overall Cost Of Living
Houghton's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Houghton | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 74 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 103 | 100 | |
Houghton, MI Photos
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Rankings for Houghton in Michigan
Map Of Houghton, MI
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Population over time in Houghton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,805 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 7,934 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 7,882 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 7,924 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 7,942 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 7,897 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 7,689 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 7,692 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 7,637 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 7,573 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Houghton
| Race | Houghton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 74.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.1% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 5.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Houghton
| Gender | Houghton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.4% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 61.6% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Houghton for adults over 25
| Education | Houghton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Houghton, Michigan
| Income | Houghton | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 18.2% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.4% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 22.9% | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.9% | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.7% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 6.6% | 9.5% |
