USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Houghton, Michigan

 
There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Houghton County is eligible for rural development USDA home loans.

The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Houghton county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 66.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 17.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 66% and the area covered by water is 32.62%. The overall influence score for Houghton is 8.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Houghton, Michigan with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Ontonagon is 54 kilometers to the south west, Baraga is 35 kilometers to the south east and Iron is 77 kilometers to the south.
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Houghton County is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,628. The county seat is Houghton. The county has a total area of 1,831 square miles, of which 1,822 square miles is land and 8.5 square miles is water.

The majority of people living in Houghton County are white (95.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.9%), Asian (0.2%), Black or African American (0.4%), and other races (1.9%). The median age in the county is 40.7 years old, with 21% of the population under the age of 18 and 16.6% over 65 years old.

Housing in Houghton County is generally affordable. The median home value in the county is $100,700 as of 2019, with a median rent of $759 per month. The poverty rate in the county is 11%, with a median household income of $46,837.

The climate in Houghton County is cold and snowy for much of the year, with winter temperatures frequently falling below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are mild and brief, with July being the warmest month and temperatures rarely rising above 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Houghton, Michigan

Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Michigan USDA program details you can also contact:

USDA RD State Office
3001 Coolidge Rd.
Suite 200
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-324-5190 | Fax 855-813-7741

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