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Population:6,785
Pop. Change:-3%
State: Michigan
Metro Area: Houghton Metro Area
County: Houghton County
City:Houghton
Zip Code:49931
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Houghton, Michigan

As of 2011, Houghton's population is 6,785 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -3.15 percent.

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The median home cost in Houghton is $106,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.20 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Houghton's cost of living is 12.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Houghton public schools spend $4,862 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.5 students per teacher in Houghton.

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The unemployment rate in Houghton is 10.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Houghton jobs have Decreased by 0.50 percent.

Average Commute time is 12 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Houghton's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes under $250,000
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