Living in Houghton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Houghton · Census data 2020–2024
Houghton has 1,728 residents with a median age of 21.4. The median household income is $83,571 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $163,200, the median rent is $1,010/month.
Houghton at a glance
- Population
- 1,728
- Median age
- 21.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $83,571State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $163,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,010/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 52.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Houghton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New York median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Houghton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Houghton the median home value is $163,200, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,406 a month in housing costs.
Houghton median household income
The median household income in Houghton is $83,571 and the income per person is $18,239. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Houghton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 328
- Owner-occupied
- 52.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.3%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 3.15
Houghton demographics
- Population
- 1,728
- Median age
- 21.4
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 300
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Houghton ›
Education in Houghton
71% of adults 25 and older in Houghton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 41% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Houghton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 43.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 30.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Houghton vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Houghton, NY?
The median household income in Houghton is $83,571, about the same as the New York median of $85,974 (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 $163,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Houghton?
The median gross rent in Houghton is $1,010 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Houghton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New York median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Houghton?
The median age in Houghton is 21.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Houghton?
The average commute to work in Houghton is 15 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Houghton?
The unemployment rate in Houghton is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Houghton?
71% 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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