Houghton, NY
1 neighborhoods · 2,250 residents · New York
A
80/100
94
Safety Score
90
Affordability
$84K
Median Income
$146K
Median Home Value
Is Houghton, NY a Good Place to Live?
Houghton receives an overall livability grade of A (80/100), placing it among the better areas in New York. Safety scores A+ (94/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (90/100) with a median household income of $84,318 and median home values around $146,300.
About 59.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.3%. 72% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 21.
$875
Median Rent/mo
59.2%
College Educated
6.3%
Unemployment
72%
Owner-Occupied
21
Median Age
2,250
Population
1
Zip Codes
Allegany
County
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Neighborhoods in Houghton
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14744Allegany Co. | 80 A | 94 | 90 | $84K | $146K | 2,250 |
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.