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Houghton, NY

Houghton, NY.

Population: 2,188 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$211,588
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+21.1%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+74.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$211,588
House Price Index
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
43.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (47 mi)
Nearest airport
Four Seasons Airport (13 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
-15 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$3,868
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
66.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,254
Average weekly wage
$880
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
70

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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