Housing in Houghton, NY
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$184,942
Houghton vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Houghton is highlighted.
Median Home Value
42nd%ilemost expensive$153,300show rank
Median Rent
53rd%ilemost expensive rent$975show rank
Rent Burden
15th%ilehighest rent burden13.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$153,300
Median Rent
$975
Total Housing Units
323
Vacancy Rate
13.6%
Owner Occupied
57.0%
Renter Occupied
43.0%
Median Property Tax
$4,387
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$907
Housing Types
Single Family83.9%
Multi-Family16.1%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Houghton, NY is $153,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Houghton is $184,942. The median rent is $975 per month (Census ACS). About 57.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1967. There are 323 total housing units.