In Houghton, Michigan, the median home price is $197,278, compared with the Michigan median of $270,833; median household income is $58,899; the population is 37,693; schools rate 6.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 85.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Houghton at a glance
Population
37,693
Median Household Income
$58,899
Typical Home Value
$197,278
School District Rating
6.2
Violent Crime Rate
85.1
Avg Commute Time
15.6
About Houghton
Houghton has a population of 37,693. The median home value is $197,278, 27% below the Michigan median. Median household income is $58,899 (19% below the Michigan median). The most populated towns are Houghton, Calumet, and Hancock.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Houghton
16 towns, by population.
County rankings in Michigan
Every county in Michigan, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 10Best school ratingsMichigan School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Michigan
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Michigan
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Michigan
Houghton at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Houghton?
- Houghton has a population of 37,693 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Houghton?
- The median home value in Houghton is $197,278. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Houghton?
- Median household income in Houghton is $58,899 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Houghton in?
- Houghton is in Michigan.
- How many towns are in Houghton?
- Houghton contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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