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Houghton
  • Town in Michigan
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Houghton

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Houghton County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      D+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A+
    Houghton is a town in Michigan with a population of 7,675. Houghton is in Houghton County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Houghton offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Houghton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Houghton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Houghton are highly rated.
    Population
    7,675
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $173,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $752
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      67%
    • Own
      33%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      13.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      39.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      850.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      50%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      5%
    • 45-54 years
      5%
    • 55-64 years
      6%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Houghton

    Jobs
    D+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $24,660
    National
    $69,021
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