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 · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.