Houghton
Census-designated place in Allegany County, New York
Houghton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Allegany County, New York, with 1,488 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,207 ft (368 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fillmore, 4.1 miles NE.
- 1,488residents (2020 Census)
- 1,207 ftelevation · 368 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 547 / sq mipopulation density
- 14744ZIP code
About Houghton
Houghton is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Caneadea in Allegany County, western New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Houghton had a population of 1,488.
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Living in Houghton
- Median household income
- $83,571
- Median home value
- $163,200
- Median rent
- $1,010/mo
- Median age
- 21.4
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Houghton had 1,488 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,488 |
|---|---|
| Density | 547 per sq mi (211 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Houghton at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,488 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.72 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4283° N, 78.1725° W |
| ZIP code | 14744 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3635771 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Houghton
- Fillmore4.1 mi NE
- Rushford4.9 mi SW
- Belfast6.6 mi SE
- Pike8.8 mi N
- Bliss11.3 mi N
- Angelica11.5 mi SE
- Hunt12.4 mi NE
- Dalton13.7 mi NE
- Gainesville14.9 mi N
- Castile15.3 mi NE
- Arcade15.4 mi NW
- Cuba15.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Houghton
What county is Houghton in?
Houghton is in Allegany County, New York.
What is the population of Houghton, NY?
1,488 people lived in Houghton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Houghton, NY?
The ZIP code of Houghton is 14744.
What is the elevation of Houghton?
1,207 feet (368 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Houghton?
Fillmore (4.1 mi), Rushford (4.9 mi), Belfast (6.6 mi), Pike (8.8 mi), Bliss (11.3 mi).
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