There are 4 independent living communities serving Houghton, Michigan. This includes 1 community in Houghton and 3 nearby. The costs per day of independent living in Michigan range from $14 to $144, with an average expenditure running around $59. The per month expense averages about $1,760 and ranges between $412 and $4,317. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $21,120, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Located in Houghton County, Houghton is a small city in Michigan. While the encompassing metro area is home to 1,454,781 residents, there are 9,630 living inside the city. The 55+ community currently constitutes approximately 15% of the overall population.
Houghton has an average SeniorScore™ of 65. The average housing price in the city is $201,000, which is relatively higher than the Michigan average of $177,000. Houghton also has a high unemployment rate of about 10.68%. The city's average household income is $28,000 ($16,000 per capita), vs an average of $46,000 for the state of Michigan.
Houghton has harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low amounts of rain each year. Houghton has above average air quality and an exceptionally low rate of crime compared to other cities in the US.