Living in Houghton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Houghton · Census data 2020–2024
Houghton has 72 residents with a median age of 52.3. The median household income is $106,042 (41% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $252,800, the median rent is $900/month.
Houghton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Houghton at a glance
- Population
- 72
- Median age
- 52.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $106,042State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $252,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Houghton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Houghton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Houghton the median home value is $252,800, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $800 a month in housing costs.
Houghton median household income
The median household income in Houghton is $106,042 and the income per person is $55,511. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Houghton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 33
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.32
Houghton demographics
- Population
- 72
- Median age
- 52.3
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 34.7%
- Households
- 31
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Houghton ›
Education in Houghton
36.8% of adults 25 and older in Houghton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Houghton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Houghton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | 72 | $106,042 | $252,800 | $900 |
| Salem | 349 | $51,250 | $85,700 | $922 |
| Hillsboro | 120 | $53,125 | $55,000 | $850 |
| West Point | 840 | $73,125 | $178,700 | $617 |
| Donnellson | 776 | $54,453 | $147,800 | $644 |
| Bonaparte | 302 | $40,909 | $69,600 | $492 |
| Farmington | 540 | $53,333 | $81,400 | $713 |
| Westwood | 130 | $110,833 | $290,000 | — |
| Stockport | 210 | $53,125 | $57,500 | $631 |
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What is the median household income in Houghton, IA?
The median household income in Houghton is $106,042, 41% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Houghton?
The median home value in Houghton is $252,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Houghton?
The median gross rent in Houghton is $900 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Houghton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 1.4%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
What is the median age in Houghton?
The median age in Houghton is 52.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Houghton?
The average commute to work in Houghton is 20 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Houghton?
The unemployment rate in Houghton is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Houghton?
36.8% of adults in Houghton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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