Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Cyberia Cafe Express Drive Through
Coffee Shop
Cyberia Cafe
Coffee Shop
Four Seasons Tea Room
Coffee Shop
Camp Coffee Houghton
Coffee Shop
5th and Elm Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coaches Corner
Coffee Shop
Library Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fusion
Coffee Shop
Kaleva Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kangas Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Mine Shaft
Bowling Alley
Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw
Museum
Seaman Mineral Museum
Museum
John J MacInnes Student Ice Arena
Stadium
Rogers Cinema
Cinema
McArdle Theatre
Theatre Arts
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
James and Margaret Black Performance Hall
Theatre Arts
Quincy Mine Tours
Attraction
Finlandia McAfee field
Stadium
Food and Drink (20) D-
The Continental Fire Co
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Douglass Tavern
Bar
Keweenaw Brewing Co.
Bar
The Ambassador
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Downtowner Bar & Grill
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
B&B Bar
Bar
Baby E's BBQ
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Rodeo Mexican Kitchen
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
North Coast Grill and Deli
Fast Food
Goal Post Sports Bar
Bar
Shottle Bop Party Store
Alcohol
Nutini's Supper Club
Bar
Racer's Burger Bistro
Fast Food
Fitness (4) C-
CrossFit Hakkapeliitta
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Embody Studio
Gym
Keweenaw Barbell Club
Gym
Daniell Heights Community center
Community Centre
Cru Ministry House
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
By Nature
Health Food
Roy's Pasties & Bakery
Bakery
Jim's Food Mart
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Tadych's Marketplace Foods
Grocery Store
Festival Foods
Grocery Store
Pat's Foods IGA
Grocery Store
Keeweenaw Co-op Natural Food Store
Grocery Store
Parks (22) A+
Hurontown Recreation Area
Park
Central Houghton Greenspace Park
Park
Mason Nature Area
Park
Tree House Indoor Playground
Playground
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Bridgeview Park
Park
Huron Street Waterfront Park
Park
Garnet Street Park
Park
West Houghton Park
Park
Verna Mize Park
Park
Houghton Waterfront Park
Park
College Avenue Park
Park
East Houghton Waterfront Park
Park
Raymond Kestner Waterfront Park
Park
Chutes and Ladders
Playground
Porvoo park
Park
Broomball Field
Park
Montezuma Park
Park
Terrace Park
Park
Quincy Green
Park
Prince's Point
Park
Keweenaw Waterway Scenic Turnout
Park
Woodhaven Park
Park
Pine Park
Park
Keweenaw National Historical Park Quincy Unit
Park
Shops (27) A-
Sharon Express Mart
Convenience Store
Hairsmiths Salon
Hairdresser
Diamond House International
Clothing
TD Nails and Spa
Beauty
Freedom Value Center
Convenience Store
Tangles Salon
Hairdresser
The Guys' Place
Hairdresser
Chikadees
Gift Shop
Swift Hardware
Home Improvement
Rhythm Bike & Board
Bicycle
Michigan Made
Gift Shop
Grace + Gather
Houseware
Surplus Outlet
Clothing
Laiti Jewelers
Fashion
Keweenaw Gem and Gift
Gift Shop
Bryan's Hairstyling
Hairdresser
Well Read Raccoon Books and Curiosities
Books
Krist
Convenience Store
Maurices
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
Regis Salon
Hairdresser
Urban Rustics
Interior Decoration
Kirkish Furniture
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
University Images
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Houghton.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Houghton is 93/100 - which is 5% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Houghton crime rates are 785 per 100k, which is 61% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
706 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
78 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Houghton is $21,802 - which is 57% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$21,802 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Houghton Fire Department
Fire Station
Hurontown Fire and Rescue
Fire Station
Keweenaw Dental
Dentist
Houghton County Sheriff Department
Police
Rebecca Johnson Family Dentistry
Dentist
Houghton Police Department
Police
Aspirus Houghton Clinic
Clinic
Portage Health-Houghton
Clinic
BlueSky Health
Doctor
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Copper Country Dentistry
Dentist
Portage Medical Group
Clinic
Public Safety and Police Services
Police
Ripley Fire Hall
Fire Station
Ripley Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Hancock City Police Department
Police
Hancock VA
Clinic
Hancock Fire Department
Fire Station
Marquette Medical Clinic
Clinic
UP Health System – Portage
Hospital
Adams Township Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing D+

Houghton home prices are $171,400 - which is 34% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$171,400 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
7.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Houghton graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Houghton Middle School
Houghton Elementary School
Barkell Elementary School
Hancock Middlehigh School
Copper Country Learning Center
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
Tr Davis Elementary School
High Schools (1) D-
Houghton Central High School
Career And Technical Education
Hancock Middlehigh School
Copper Country Learning Center
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
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ratings A-

Houghton has an overall rating of 80% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A-
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Houghton? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hurontown Recreation Area
      Central Houghton Greenspace Park
      Mason Nature Area
      Tree House Indoor Playground
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Bridgeview Park
      Huron Street Waterfront Park
      Garnet Street Park

      Entertainment

      Mine Shaft
      Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw
      Seaman Mineral Museum
      John J MacInnes Student Ice Arena
      Rogers Cinema
      McArdle Theatre
      Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
      James and Margaret Black Performance Hall

      Food & Drink

      The Continental Fire Co
      Little Caesars
      Subway
      Douglass Tavern
      Keweenaw Brewing Co.
      The Ambassador
      Jimmy John's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Houghton? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Houghton.
      Drive to Work
      52%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      37%

      34% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Houghton? The cost of living in Houghton is 93/100 - which is 5% higher than Michigan.
      Houghton
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Houghton? Houghton crime rates are 785, which are 61% lower than Michigan
      Total Crime
      785 per 100k people

      66% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 128

      66% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Houghton? The median income in Houghton is $21,802 which is 57% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $21,80261% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,85737% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Houghton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      BlueSky Health

      D+ Housing

      What are Houghton home prices? Houghton home prices are $171,400 - which is 34% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $171,4007% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66730% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      47% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Houghton have good schools? The Houghton graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      39% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      17% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Houghton a good place to live? Houghton has an overall rating of 80% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      5 total surveys

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