what county is houghton ny in
Houghton is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Caneadea in Allegany County, New York. The population was 1,748 at the 2000 census. Houghton College is a private, coeducational college next to the hamlet. Houghton is located at 42Â°25â²31â³N 78Â°9â²29â³W / 42.42528Â°N 78.15806Â°W / 42.42528; -78.15806 (42.425385, -78.157942).