What are the schools like in Houghton, NY?

School district data for Houghton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Houghton?

The median household income in Houghton, NY is $90,244 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Houghton, NY?

Houghton has an average high temperature of 32.6°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 85.4 inches.

Houghton, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Houghton, NY affordable or expensive?

Houghton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Houghton is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,600 and the median rent is $907 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Houghton, NY?

Houghton has a violent crime rate of 21.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Houghton, NY a Good Place to Live?

Houghton is a small town of 1,771 in New York, with a median household income of $90,244 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Houghton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Houghton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Houghton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Houghton's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Houghton costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Houghton, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$907	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,244	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Houghton's violent crime rate is 21.7 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

21.7 /100k

Property Crime

0.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Houghton, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	75.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Houghton sees average highs of 32.6°F in January and 80.2°F in July, with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation and 85.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Houghton, NY
Average High — January	32.6°F
Average High — July	80.2°F
Annual Precipitation	42.2"
Annual Snowfall	85.4"

Demographics

Metric	Houghton, NY	National Avg
Population	1,771	—
Median Age	20.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	8.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fillmore, NY 4 mi Rushford, NY 5 mi Belfast, NY 7 mi Pike, NY 9 mi Bliss, NY 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Houghton

Houghton, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14744

Houghton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houghton, NY affordable or expensive?

Houghton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Houghton roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,600 and median rent is $907/month.

What is the crime rate in Houghton, NY?

Houghton's violent crime rate is 21.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 0.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Houghton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Houghton, NY a good place to live?

Houghton, NY has a population of 1,771, a median household income of $90,244, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Houghton?

Houghton averages 32.6°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches with about 85.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Houghton?

Houghton, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14744.

What is the population of Houghton?

The population of Houghton, New York is 1,771 with a median age of 20.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Houghton?

Key numbers for living in Houghton: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $150,600, median household income $90,244, crime index 3 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Houghton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.