Houghton is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Caneadea in Allegany County, western New York, United States.

[2] Houghton is located on the west bank of the Genesee River.

New York State Route 19 passes the hamlet and provides access.

Houghton University is a private, Christian, coeducational college located here.

There were 333 housing units at an average density of 136.3 per square mile (52.6/km2).