How are homes heated in Houghton, NY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Houghton, used by 68.7% (±14.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 68.7% (±14.2 points)
- Electricity
- 24.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Houghton
| Fuel used most | Houghton | Allegany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.7% (±14.2 points) | 53.3% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±13.2 points) | 5.2% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 24.7% (±13.6 points) | 12.9% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 14.6% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.0% (±4.0 points) | 10.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±13.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±13.2 points) | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±13.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±13.2 points) | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Houghton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Allegany County (5.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (16.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Houghton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Allegany County (12.9%).
It is not measurably different from New York (15.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Houghton
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | — | 24.7% (±13.6 points) | — |
| Town of Hume | 4.5 mi | 5.1% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Rushford | 4.7 mi | 13.9% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Centerville | 5.8 mi | 4.9% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Allen | 8.8 mi | 10.6% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Granger | 9.0 mi | 2.8% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Belfast | 9.2 mi | 7.3% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Pike | 9.8 mi | 10.4% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Eagle | 10 mi | 9.3% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Hume, NY (5.1%), Town of Centerville, NY (4.9%), Town of Granger, NY (2.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Houghton is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Caneadea, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Houghton
What is the most common way to heat a home in Houghton?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Houghton, used by 68.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Houghton heat with oil?
0.0% (±13.2 points) of occupied homes in Houghton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Houghton have electric heat?
24.7% (±13.6 points) of occupied homes in Houghton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Houghton CDP, New York (place:35771, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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