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MI area data

Houghton Lake, MI

Houghton Lake, MI.

Population: 7,998 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$201,421
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+116.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$202,592
House Price Index
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Market activity

Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
winterWeather, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.6 in
Annual snowfall
65.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+186 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$1,510
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,159
Average weekly wage
$706
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
37

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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