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Houghton County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Houghton County has 37,842 residents, up 1.6% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 753 households moved in and 961 moved out (-208 net), while a net $4.9M of income left. Median household income is $58,899, the median home $159,900 and median rent $840 a month.
In Michigan: 35th of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 83rd of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 59th of 83 counties for median household income · 58th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Houghton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette County, MI | 36 | $1.8M |
| Baraga County, MI | 24 | $1.2M |
| Wayne County, MI | 22 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Houghton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette County, MI | 69 | $2.3M |
| Oakland County, MI | 40 | $1.2M |
| Baraga County, MI | 31 | $1.3M |
| Wayne County, MI | 23 | $0.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.