Is Michigan’s Upper Peninsula safe?
Yes, the Copper Country has some of the lowest crime rates in Michigan. Houghton’s crime rate is 66% lower than the national average and safer than 83% of U.S. cities, according to 2023 FBI data. Violent crime is infrequent; Houghton recorded just six violent crimes total in 2023. The crime that does occur is typically between people who know each other. Random acts of violence are essentially unheard of. Many buyers cite safety as a primary reason for choosing the Upper Peninsula.
