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Houghton
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Houghton is a charming city set on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, known for its scenic lakeside setting and lively college-town energy. It offers a blend of historic downtown architecture, modern amenities, and outdoor recreation, making it both lively and laid-back. The city serves as the gateway to the Keweenaw Peninsula, rich in natural and cultural history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
8,386
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
47.12°, -88.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,125
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
5.3°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
-6.3°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
-25.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
879 mm
Internet Speed
103 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
1
Cafes
7
Nightlife
7
Parks
19
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
422.0
Airport
CMX
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 62 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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