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Population:35,199
Pop. Change:-2%
State: Michigan
Metro Area:Houghton
County:Houghton County
City:Houghton, Calumet township, ... 22 more
Zip Code:49931, 49805, ... 17 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Houghton County

As of 2011, Houghton County's population is 35,199 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.29 percent.

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The median home cost in Houghton County is $71,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.34 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Houghton County's cost of living is 18.30% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Houghton County public schools spend $5,348 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in Houghton County.

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

Average Commute time is 18 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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

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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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