Welcome to Houghton, Michigan, home of Michigan Technological University.
We’re excited you’re here and are happy to provide you with some information on MTU, Houghton, the surrounding areas and all we have to offer. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Please note we do not promise partner employment, nor do we create positions. All information in this packet is subject to change at any time.
Cost of Living and Housing
7,666
growing at a rate of 0.29% annually, increased 0.87% since 2020 Census
Campus Resources
International Programs and Services
Rental Resources
Below are links to rental properties in the Houghton area. This is not a full list, but a place to start.
Michigan Tech Resources
- Michigan Tech’s University Student Government maintains a site that is primarily for students, but also includes non-student, off campus apartments and houses.
- On Campus Apartments—Depending on availability, new faculty and staff may apply to live in Daniell Heights.
- New faculty and staff may apply for the faculty and staff waitlist for Daniell Heights.
These are semi-furnished. Rates for 2024-25 the cost to live in Daniell Heights for
faculty and staff is:
- 1 bedroom: $1,100
- 2 bedroom: $1,360
- 3 bedroom $1,670
Local Landlords and Rental Resources
- Bradway Enterprises
- Rent This
- Off Campus Housing- email Shannon Healy
- RAS Rental Properties
- Apartments.com
- Keweenaw Park
- Koski Properties
- PK Companies
- Bayside Townhomes
- Apartments in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties
- Mike Lahti Rentals,906-370-3402
- Derek Bradway,906-370-4008 (more student housing than faculty)
- Moyle Development, 906-482-3000
- Undergraduate Student Government Housing
- Listenberger’s Properties
- HQH Rentals
- Keweenaw Park
- Andrew Lahti: 906-370-3596
- Houghton off campus housing
- Copper Country Rentals
- Houghton Rental Housing
- Gail Sanchez: 906-370-6602, email-gailsanchez@outlook.com (more student housing than faculty)
- Liam Hrabinsky: 906-281-5426, email- liam@bmxpt.com
- Arbor Green Apartments: 906-482-8867
- Hancock Apartments: 906-482-8021
- Quincy Haven Apartments: 906-523-7375
- Forest Park Apartments: 906-482-5811
- Houghton for Rent
Real Estate
- Northern Michigan Land Brokers
- Statewide Real Estate
- Century 21
- RE/MAX Real Estate
- Zillow Houghton County
- Realtor.com
Facebook Pages For Housing, Goods And Services
- Houghton Housing Sublet
This is a general site you will find all sorts of things on; if you use the search bar just below the blue “invite” button you can search for keywords like Rent, house, etc.
- Marketplace On the left side, type in home for sale, house, home, rent, etc. to do a search. When you do that, something like this should come up:
Power and Electric
- UPPCO
- The average monthly bill for our customers is between 500-700 KWHs. This would correlate to roughly $115-$160 per month
- Semco Energy
- The average Semco bill varies dependent upon what appliances and heat source your home uses.
Career and Employment
MTU Career Services
Career Services, located in Room 220 of the Administration Building, supports you in your career journey. Wherever you are in the process—from exploring careers, to applying for graduate school, to building your network, or relocating, we are here for you.
We offer one-on-one advising, workshops, industry events, career fairs, resume review and mock interviews and job search resources to help you achieve success.
Getting Started
- A well-written resume is an essential part of your job search. This is how you develop a resume.
- Build your Handshake profile. Employers on Handshake are looking to hire Huskies—that's you. Upload your resume and watch for job, internship, and co-op opportunities.
- Explore our workshops and events.
- Attend Career Fair.
- Build your network—80 percent of jobs are a result of networking. We can help you meet people.
- Make an appointment with a career advisor. Call 906-487-2313 or email
Online Employment Resources
MTU Job postings
On the jobs page of of the MTU Job Openings website, at the bottom of the page, you will see a yellow box that says “Subscribe to jobs”, click this.
Here you can set up your profile so that you are notified when any new positions open in the areas of your interest.
Setup an account and post your resume on LinkedIn. Be sure to use the key words that apply to your experience and what you are looking for so employers can find you easier. There are move tan 400 job listings for the Houghton area on this site.
Indeed
Post your resume! On Indeed you can post your resume and let employers find you.
Job Odds
Similar to Indeed, Job Odds you can post your resume and includes company logos for easy identification.
Stang Decision Systems
Sign up on Stang Decision Systems for job postings. At the top right in the header is "Careers", click to sign up for position alerts.
Pure Michigan Talent
Go to Pure Michigan Talent to create an account and then search for jobs.
UP Michigan Works
Add verbiage to link UP Michigan Works.
Michigan Works Association
Scroll to the bottom of the Miichigan Works Associate page and subscribe to get updates and news.
Local Employment Companies
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APS Labs (part of MTU)
- Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital
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CalcGuard Technologies (Jim Northey)
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David Kent Consulting:Banner and ORACLE IT services.
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Great Lakes Sound and Vibration Solves acoustic, shock and vibration problems.
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GS Engineering: Design and analysis services, product development, instrumented field testing, and technology insertion.
- Lexul
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Midwest Loan Services: Provides mortgage subservicing to community banks throughout the United States.
- OHM Advisors
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Remote Workforce Keweenaw- Contact; Keith Meyers, 785-550-4494
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Return North: Profession Careers Fair
Community Resources
The links below will help you get more familiar with the surrounding communities in our area. Refer to the map on page 6 to reference the physical locations.
Getting Around
- LYFT
- Copper Country Limo, 906-370-4761
- Superior Transportation, 906-369-3285
- Reliable Rides, taxi@reliableridestaxianderrands.com
- White Cab Taxi, 906-934-2577
- City of Houghton Transit,906-482-6092
Local Entertainment Venues
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Wooden Axe – Axe Throwing venue
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Frozen Squid Productions, LLS – Comedy: 906-275-4031
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Portage Paddle: Lakeshore rental for kayaks, SUP’s, jet skis and more
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Portage Wake: Wakeboard lessons and rentals in Hancock
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Keweenaw Boat Tours: Pontoon boat tours of the Portage Canal and light houses
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Mine Shaft/Rock House: Restaurant and arcade, bowling, and sportsplex
- Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
- Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw
- https://www.calumettheatre.com/
Get Involved
Annual Events
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4th of July Celebrations
History, Parks, and Recreation
History
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Keweenaw; History, things to do, etc.
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There are 30 sites in and around the City of Houghton which explain the unique geology and natural history of the Keweenaw. You can use GPS (Geocache or EarthCache) to find the spots. Visit the following website for more information
- A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum
Parks and Recreation
- Kestner Waterfront Park
- Keweenaw National Historical Park
- Isle Royal National Park
- Nara Nature Park
- Community Garden
- Downtown Farmers Market
- Keweenaw Adventure Company
- Mount Bohemia Ski Resort
- McLain State Park
- Twin Lakes State Park
- Porcupine Mountains
- Pictured Rocks National Park
- Light Houses
Recreation
- Visit Keweenaw
- Midwest Living, Upper Peninsula
- The Upper Peninsula
- Complete Guide to Camping
- Upper Michigan Bucket list
- Five Best Beaches
- National Georgraphic, Mentions the Upper Peninsula
- Michigan Tech Recreation
- Michigan Tech Recreation Programs
- Mont Ripley Ski Hill
Local Sports and Activities for Children
- Copper Country Hockey Association
- Copper Country Skating Academy
- Superior School of Dance
- Cub Scouts
Childcare Resources
- Copper Country Great Start Collaborative
- Little Huskies Child Development Center
- Woodland Hill Preschool
- BHK Child Development Center
- Massie Kids Clubhouse
- Bates Play School
- The Tree House Indoor Playground
- Keweenaw Family Resource Center
Animal Care
Veterinarians
Humane Society
Kennel and Pet Care
- Kozy Quincy Kennels, 906-482-0094
- Cooper Country Pet Service, 906-482-7387
- Northwind Kennel
- Namaste Pet Sitting
- Copper Country Boarding
- Top Dog Kennels
Elder Care
- Portage House, 906-487-1746
- UPCAP Programs
- The Bluffs Senior Living Community
- Houghton County Medical Care - Canal View