Houghton is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Caneadea in Allegany County, western New York, United States. The population was 1,693 at the 2010 census.
| Name: | Houghton CDP |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 57 |
| LSAD Description: | CDP (suffix) |
| State: | New York |
| County: | Allegany County |
| Elevation: | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Total Area: | 2.73 sq mi (7.07 km²) |
| Land Area: | 2.72 sq mi (7.05 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Total Population: | 1,488 |
| Population Density: | 546.86/sq mi (211.16/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 14744 |
| Area code: | 585 |
| FIPS code: | 3635771 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 0953282 |
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Geography
Houghton is located at 42°26′N 78°9′W / 42.433°N 78.150°W / 42.433; -78.150 (42.4270,-78.1557).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the hamlet has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km), or 0.39%, is water.
Houghton is located on the west bank of the Genesee River. New York State Route 19 passes the hamlet and provides access.
Houghton College is a private, Christian, coeducational college located here. Houghton Academy is a traditional boarding and day secondary school located in Houghton.
See also
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