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Houghton, MI


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Houghton, Michigan

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.

The People and Families of Houghton

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Houghton can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Houghton Housing

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.

Commuting

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).

Of Note

High Points

Houghton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHoughton Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHoughton Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 6%Houghton College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Houghton Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Houghton Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Houghton Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Houghton Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Houghton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Houghton, MI

Comparing Houghton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men55
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use810

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99

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Historic Houghton

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Douglass i.e. Douglas House c1908.

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Douglass i.e. Douglas House c1908.

Michigan School of Mines c1906.

Michigan School of Mines between 1900 and 1910

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