Houghton Lake, MI
1 neighborhoods · 7,691 residents · Michigan
B
61/100
62
Safety Score
59
Affordability
$51K
Median Income
$131K
Median Home Value
Is Houghton Lake, MI a Good Place to Live?
Houghton Lake receives an overall livability grade of B (61/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of Michigan. Safety scores B (62/100). Affordability scores C+ (59/100) with a median household income of $50,948 and median home values around $130,700.
About 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.2%. 83% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 57.
$739
Median Rent/mo
15.9%
College Educated
5.2%
Unemployment
83%
Owner-Occupied
57
Median Age
7,691
Population
1
Zip Codes
Roscommon
County
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Neighborhoods in Houghton Lake
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48629Roscommon Co. | 61 B | 62 | 59 | $51K | $131K | 7,691 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.