Houghton, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,693.
Population change since 2000: -3.1%
Males: 769  (45.5%)
Females: 924  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

21.1 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 14744.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $88,216 (it was $37,639 in 2000)
Houghton:

$88,216
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,490 (it was $9,139 in 2000)

Houghton CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $156,991 (it was $90,200 in 2000)
Houghton:

$156,991
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $158,579; detached houses: $163,966

Median gross rent in 2022: $902.

March 2022 cost of living index in Houghton: 93.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.5%
(12.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 76.9% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Houghton, NY (2022)
    • 1,59491.5%White alone
    • 744.2%Black alone
    • 291.7%Two or more races
    • 100.6%Asian alone
    • 80.5%Hispanic

Races in Houghton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Houghton, New York as of May 05, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Houghton is 1,764 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (26.5%), English (24.1%), European (10.5%), Ukrainian (4.6%), Czechoslovakian (3.8%), Scottish (3.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 2.44 square miles.

Population density: 693 people per square mile   (low).

Houghton, New York map

55 residents are foreign born (1.0% Asia, 0.5% Latin America, 0.5% North America, 0.5% Europe, 0.5% Africa).

This place:

3.2%
New York:

22.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,467 (2.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,633 (3.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheektowaga, NY (45.5 miles , pop. 79,988).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (48.3 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (229.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Caneadea, NY (1.3 miles ),
Fillmore, NY (1.9 miles ),
Hume, NY (2.1 miles ),
Rushford, NY (2.2 miles ),
Centerville, NY (2.4 miles ),
Allen, NY (2.7 miles ),
Belfast, NY (2.8 miles ),
Granger, NY (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 42.43 N, Longitude: 78.16 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 585

Distribution of median household income in Houghton, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Houghton, NY in 2022
Houghton satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Houghton, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (65.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.7%)
  • Health care (2.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (2.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (2.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (1.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (60.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.8%)
  • Health care (3.6%)
  • Public administration (3.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (70.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.1%)
  • Book stores & news dealers (2.2%)
  • Social assistance (2.0%)
  • Health care (1.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (1.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (1.5%)
Most common occupations in Houghton, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (12.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (15.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Media and communications workers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (10.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.6%)
  • Cashiers (6.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.7%)

Average climate in Houghton, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Houghton, New York average temperatures Houghton, New York average precipitation Houghton, New York humidity Houghton, New York wind speed Houghton, New York snowfall Houghton, New York sunshine Houghton, New York clear and cloudy days

Houghton, New York environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Houghton-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Houghton place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/24/1967, a category F3 tornado 17.3 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Houghton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 132.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 312.6 miles away from Houghton center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 219.5 miles away from Houghton center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 164.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 266.3 miles away from Houghton center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 264.6 miles away from Houghton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allegany County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 12, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Houghton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Houghton:

  • ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB HOUGHTON L L C (9876 LUCKEY DRIVE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Houghton:

  • FINGER LAKES DDSO (Hospital, about 16 miles away; NUNDA, NY)

College/University in Houghton:

  • Houghton College (Full-time enrollment: 1,160; Location: 1 Willard Ave; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.houghton.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Houghton:

  • SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 23 miles; Alfred, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,483)
  • Alfred University (about 23 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 2,411)
  • St Bonaventure University (about 29 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; FT enrollment: 2,286)
  • SUNY College at Geneseo (about 31 miles; Geneseo, NY; FT enrollment: 5,520)
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 41 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • Genesee Community College (about 41 miles; Batavia, NY; FT enrollment: 4,290)
  • Erie Community College (about 49 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 11,035)

Public elementary/middle school in Houghton:

Private elementary/middle school in Houghton:

  • DIVINE WISDOM CATHOLIC ACADEMY (Students: 275, Location: 4511 245TH ST, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Houghton

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Houghton: Fiegl Maintenance Building (A), Shenawana Dormitory (B), Nielsen Physical Education Center (C), Stevens Art Studio (D), Gillette Hall (E), Houghton College Center For The Arts (F), Luckey Building (G), Rothenbuhler Hall (H), Chamberlain Center (I), William J Houghton Memorial Library (J), Paine Science Center (K), Lambein Hall (L), Fancher Hall (M), The Waters of Houghton (N). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Houghton include: Houghton Wesleyan Church (A), Wesley Chapel (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Allegany County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.9%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.4%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

People in group quarters in Houghton in 2010:

  • 912 people in college/university student housing
  • 91 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 44 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
825 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000
98 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Houghton (2011 data):

  • Community Bank, National Association: Houghton College Branch at Houghton College/Reinhold Campus Center, branch established on 1998/02/23. Info updated 2011/06/13: Bank assets: $6,460.6 mil, Deposits: $4,840.4 mil, headquarters in Canton, NY, positive income, 175 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bank System, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Houghton:

Marital status in Houghton, NY
  • Never married: 66.7%
  • Now married: 28.9%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 2.1%
  • Divorced: 1.7%

For population 25 years and over in Houghton:

  • High school or higher: 94.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 75.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 42.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 8.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
New York average:

13.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Houghton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Houghton, NY (based on Allegany County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,88146
Mainline Protestant4,79839
Catholic4,31310
Other2444
None34,710-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
This county:

3.03 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Allegany County:

5.25 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 42
Allegany County:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Allegany County:

8.8%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Allegany County:

25.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Allegany County:

11.5%
State:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

52.4%
New York:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Houghton:

74.7%
New York:

48.1%

Average BMI:
Houghton:

25.9
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

26.4%
New York:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.6%
New York:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Houghton:

7.5
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Houghton:

18.5%
New York:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

68.3%
New York:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Houghton:

87.5%
New York:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Houghton, NY Residents

Businesses in Houghton, NY

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Houghton:

  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCJW (1140 AM; daytime; 2 kW; WARSAW, NY; Owner: LLOYD LANE, INCORPORATED)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WXRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; LANCASTER, NY; Owner: DOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLEA (1480 AM; 2 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Houghton:

  • WJSL (90.3 FM; HOUGHTON, NY; Owner: WXXI PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL)
  • WNSA (107.7 FM; WETHERSFIELD TWNSHP, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WZKZ (101.9 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WDNY-FM (93.9 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC.)
  • WCID (89.1 FM; FRIENDSHIP, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WJQZ (103.5 FM; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W201CY (88.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WPIG (95.7 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
  • W246AP (97.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES)
  • W282AC (104.3 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WCIY (88.9 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WOLN (91.3 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WKPQ (105.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WFXF (107.3 FM; SOUTH BRISTOL TOWNSH, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNVE (95.1 FM; HONEOYE FALLS, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
  • WCOU (88.3 FM; WARSAW, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBUF (92.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCKR (92.1 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Houghton:

  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WPXJ-TV (Channel 51; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: PAXSON BUFFALO LICENSE, INC.)
  • W56AV (Channel 56; RUSHFORD & HOUGHTON, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
  • W62AQ (Channel 62; FILLMORE, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Edward G Roach, 9823 School Farm Road (Ny11724-S) (Lat: 42.435000 Lon: -78.178750), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 9823 School Farm Road (Ny11724-S) (Lat: 42.435000 Lon: -78.178750), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 9823 School Farm Road (Lat: 42.435000 Lon: -78.178750), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 9823 School Farm Road (Lat: 42.435000 Lon: -78.178750), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • North River Rd (Lat: 42.425611 Lon: -78.154722), Call Sign: KTL710,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.3600 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2023, Expiration Date: 06/28/2033, Registrant: Allegany County Sheriff\'s Office, 4884 State Route 19, Belmont, NY 14813, Phone: (585) 268-7588, Fax: (585) 268-9715, Email:

  • 1300 Ft N Of Int Of School Farm And Tucker Hill Rd (Lat: 42.438944 Lon: -78.178889), Call Sign: WNSG909, Licensee ID: L00106032,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 03/14/2000, Expiration Date: 05/21/2005, Cancellation Date: 07/23/2005, Registrant: Caneadea, Town Of, Rt 19, Caneadea, NY 14717, Phone: (716) 365-2962

  • Rt 19 (Lat: 42.421444 Lon: -78.157778), Call Sign: KTL600,
    Assigned Frequencies: 45.9200 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2021, Expiration Date: 09/15/2031, Registrant: Allegany County Sheriff\'s Office, 4884 State Route 19, Belmont, NY 14813, Phone: (585) 268-7588, Fax: (585) 268-9715, Email:

  • Lat: 42.426444 Lon: -78.155278, Call Sign: KNIB963,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.662 MHz, 456.662 MHz, Grant Date: 02/15/2024, Expiration Date: 04/26/2034, Certifier: G Ange Szymanski, Registrant: Saia Communications, Inc, 100 Stradtman Street, Buffalo, NY 14206, Phone: (716) 892-2900, Fax: (716) 892-2983, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Houghton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8667B, N8667B, N-8667B, Serial Number: 36367, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 11/15/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 12/03/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Donald F Haingray, 7381 Park Dr, Houghton, NY 14744, Other Owners: John E Jr Frew

Most common first names in Houghton, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1482.2 years
Ruth1383.1 years
James1176.4 years
Charles882.5 years
Robert782.6 years
William672.7 years
Helen681.5 years
Elizabeth683.3 years
Katherine688.7 years
Margaret669.0 years
Most common last names in Houghton, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Clark979.2 years
Smith689.0 years
Fancher589.4 years
Crandall480.2 years
Barker485.0 years
Paine484.5 years
Ries482.0 years
Babbitt360.6 years
Bowen380.7 years
Osgood381.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Houghton, NY
  • 76.4%Utility gas
  • 15.2%Wood
  • 8.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Houghton, NY
  • 52.9%Electricity
  • 44.1%Utility gas
  • 2.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Houghton compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Houghton on our top lists:

  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) (population 1,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having Master's or Doctorate degrees (population 500+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having Doctorate degrees (population 500+)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 100 cities with the largest percentage of females"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least people driving a car to work alone (population 500+)"
  • #67 (14744) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest charity contributions deductions as a percentage of AGI in 2012 (pop 1,000+)"
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