Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Houghton.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Houghton is 91/100 - which is 2% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime B-

Houghton crime rates are 1,713 per 100k, which is 6% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,410 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
303 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment A+

The median income in Houghton is $91,250 - which is 67% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$91,250
A+
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Houghton home prices are $134,400 - which is 1% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$134,400
D-
Home Appreciation Rate
7%
B
Home Affordability
1.5x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Houghton graduation rate is 81% - which is 8% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
81%
D+
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Houghton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Houghton? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Houghton.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Houghton a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors