Houghton, MI

Houghton is a small town located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The population is just over 2,000 people and the median household income is just over $50,000. The town has a small downtown area with a few restaurants and stores, but most of the businesses are located along Highway 41. There are a few homes for sale in Houghton, but the majority of homes are rented out.

The real estate market in Houghton is very competitive. There are only a few homes for sale and they tend to go quickly. Most buyers in Houghton prefer to buy single-family homes rather than apartments or condos because they feel that it's more stable financially. There is also a lot of interest in buying land in Houghton because it's close to both Lake Superior and Mackinac Island.