There are 11 independent living communities serving Houghton Lake, Michigan. This includes 2 communities in Houghton Lake and 9 nearby. The mean cost per day for independent living in Michigan is approximately $59, with costs running between $14 and $144 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $1,760, with costs ranging from around $412 up to $4,317. The mean yearly cost is $21,120, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Houghton Lake is a small city in Roscommon County, Michigan. While the encompassing metro area is home to 1,454,781 people, there are 7,854 living in the city limits. The 55-and-over community currently comprises approximately 46% of the overall population.
Houghton Lake has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 64. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000 and a median household income is $33,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The mean home price in Houghton Lake is $153,000, which is lower than the Michigan average of $177,000. Houghton Lake has a high unemployment rate of about 20.89%.
Houghton Lake has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low amounts of rain each year. Houghton Lake has above average air quality when compared to other cities in the United States.