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Houghton
  • Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ
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Neighborhood
Tucson

Houghton

#6 in Best Neighborhoods to Buy a House in Tucson
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    Overall Grade
  • 2 reviews
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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    A minus
  4. Nightlife
    C+
  5. Good for Families
    A minus
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A minus
  12. Commute
    B
Houghton is a neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona with a population of 7,198. Houghton is in Pima County and is one of the best places to live in Arizona. Living in Houghton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Houghton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Houghton are highly rated.
About Houghton...
Population
7,198
Neighborhood in
Tucson
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$328,622
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,497
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    17%
  • Own
    83%
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Houghton Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    282.7
  • Murder
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    284

Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$98,195
National
$69,021
Families with Children
21%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    30%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    11%
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