Information on Houghton, Houghton County
The City of Houghton is located in the state of Michigan, in Houghton County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Houghton City HALL, Houghton County
| Houghton City Hall's address | Houghton Houghton Municipal Building 616 SHELDEN AVE. HOUGHTON MI 49931 United States | |
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| Phone number of Houghton City Hall | +1 906-483-4647 | |
| Houghton, MI email | Not available | |
| Houghton official website | cityofhoughton.com | |
| Mayor of Houghton | Scott MacInnes | |
| Houghton County, Michigan: Vital Records | Houghton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Michigan birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Houghton
What county is Houghton MI in?Houghton, MI is located in Houghton County |
Where is Houghton, Michigan ?Houghton is located in Houghton County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA. It lies along the Keweenaw Peninsula, on the southern shore of the Keweenaw Waterway. Houghton is northeast of the city of Marquette and close to the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, which connects to Hancock. |
What is the cost of living in Houghton MI ?The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan (Houghton County) is relatively affordable. Housing averages around $150,000, while transportation costs are about 10% lower than the national average. Groceries are also reasonable, with costs approximately 5% lower. Overall, Houghton provides a budget-friendly lifestyle, particularly suited for families and students. |
Houghton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Michigan |
| County | Houghton - other counties in Michigan |
Houghton building department, MI
| Office | Houghton County Building Department |
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| City | Houghton |
| State | Michigan |
| Address | 401 East Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931 |
| Phone | 906-482-2260 |
Demography of Houghton
| Name of Houghton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 7 708 inhabitants | 251 / 3 465 | ||
| Population density in Houghton | 1 651,3 pop/sq mi (637,6 pop/km²) | |||
Houghton City (MI) statistics
| Houghton MI Median household income | $32,000 |
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| Houghton MI Poverty rate | 25% |
| Houghton MI Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Houghton MI Educational attainment | 85% |
List of Passport Facilities in Houghton, MI
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| HOUGHTON COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE | 401 E HOUGHTON AVE | 9064821311 |
| HOUGHTON POST OFFICE | 701 SHELDEN AVENUE | 8002758777 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Houghton
There are 4 bank branches in Houghton.
Flagstar Bank, FSB is the most popular bank in Houghton with 1 branch offices, followed by The Miners State Bank with 1 branch offices and then Range Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Houghton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstar Bank, FSB | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Miners State Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Range Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| River Valley Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Houghton administrative numbers
| Houghton City code | 2639360 |
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| Houghton City postcode | 49931 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Houghton
| Airport | Houghton County Memorial Airport 5.5 miles 41.9 miles Sawyer International Airport 62.2 miles |
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Houghton territory
| Houghton area | 4,67 sq mi (12,09 km²) |
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| Houghton altitude | 958 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 47.1102 Longitude: -88.5688 Latitude: 47° 6' 37'' North Longitude: 88° 34' 8'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/Detroit) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Houghton | Currently, the town Houghton isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Houghton |
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| Natural parks | Houghton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Houghton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Hancock, Quincy Township, Franklin Township and South Range | ||
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| Hancock | Hancock | Franklin Township |
| Hancock |  | Franklin Township |
| South Range | South Range | Chassell Township |
| Hancock 2.2 miles | Quincy Township 3.4 miles | Franklin Township 3.8 miles |
| South Range 4.5 miles | Osceola Township 6.6 miles | Hancock Township 6.7 miles |
| Adams Township 7.8 miles | Chassell Township 8.4 miles | Torch Lake Township 8.6 miles |
| Lake Linden 9.7 miles | Stanton Township 10.6 miles | Laurium 10.6 miles |
| Portage Charter Township 10.8 miles | Calumet 10.9 miles | Calumet Charter Township 11.9 miles |
| Schoolcraft Township 12.2 miles | Copper City 14.7 miles | Ahmeek 15.3 miles |
| Allouez Township 17.9 miles | Sherman Township 19.7 miles | Elm River Township 19.8 miles |
Distance between Houghton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1795 miles | Houston : 1253 miles | Philadelphia : 832 miles |
| Phoenix : 1544 miles | San Antonio : 1333 miles | San Diego : 1793 miles |
| Dallas : 1080 miles | San Jose : 1817 miles | Jacksonville : 1218 miles |
| Indianapolis : 522 miles closest | San Francisco : 1858 miles | Austin : 1262 miles |
| Columbus : 567 miles | Fort Worth : 1094 miles | Charlotte : 916 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Houghton, MI
Elementary schools in Houghton
Houghton Elementary School
District of Houghton-Portage Township School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 623
Middle schools in Houghton
Houghton Middle School
District of Houghton-Portage Township School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 344
High schools in Houghton
Houghton Central High School
District of Houghton-Portage Township School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 421