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Houghton, Michigan, in Houghton county, is 168 miles E of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 263 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is home to some 7,010 residents.
In Houghton, about 22% of adults are married. People in Houghton have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
The people of Houghton are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Houghton had a median family income of $41,779. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Houghton. Home-based work is more common in the city than in most places.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Houghton. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Houghton can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 36% of the housing in Houghton was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Houghton.
In Houghton, 55% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Houghton let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Houghton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Houghton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size |  |  |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Houghton colleges • Houghton travel.
 | Houghton Colleges Houghton colleges and trade schools. |
 | Houghton Hotels & Travel Houghton hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
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Select a photo to view (Source):
Douglass i.e. Douglas House c1908.
Michigan School of Mines c1906.
Michigan School of Mines between 1900 and 1910
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