Economy & Jobs — Houghton, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $83,571 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$99,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,254 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 830 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 65.2% |
| Arts Food | 13.0% |
| Retail | 5.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| Fast Food | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 20 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Grocery Stores | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Bars | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Used Car Dealers | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
