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Houghton, MI

Houghton, MI.

Population: 10,475 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Houghton, MI is $277,174 — up 9.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,000 after a median 79 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$277,174

Median home value

+9.7%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$277,174
1-year appreciation
+9.7%
3-year appreciation
+19.6%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+76.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$280,275
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$212,000
Median list price
$399,900
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
-29.3%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Houghton Middle School, Houghton Central High School, Houghton Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Torch Lake (10.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.4 in
Annual snowfall
72.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,173
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,472

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Keweenaw National Historical Park (7 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
UP HEALTH SYSTEM PORTAGE, ASPIRUS KEWEENAW HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-179 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
39.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,321
Mean commute to work
10 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,778
Average weekly wage
$882
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
103

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HoughtonState medianUS median
Median home value$277,174$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$212,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market79 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,321$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Houghton, MI?
$277,174.
What is the median sale price in Houghton, MI?
$212,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Houghton, MI?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in Houghton, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,261/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Houghton, MI?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Houghton, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Houghton, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Houghton, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Houghton, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Houghton, MI?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Houghton, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Houghton, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Houghton

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