Houghton, MI
1 neighborhoods · 10,282 residents · Michigan
C
48/100
57
Safety Score
30
Affordability
$39K
Median Income
$215K
Median Home Value
Is Houghton, MI a Good Place to Live?
Houghton receives an overall livability grade of C (48/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Michigan. Safety scores C+ (57/100). Affordability scores D (30/100) with a median household income of $38,750 and median home values around $215,200.
About 57.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 9.5%. 42% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 22.
$825
Median Rent/mo
57.1%
College Educated
9.5%
Unemployment
42%
Owner-Occupied
22
Median Age
10,282
Population
1
Zip Codes
Houghton
County
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Neighborhoods in Houghton
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49931Houghton Co. | 48 C | 57 | 30 | $39K | $215K | 10,282 |
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.