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Howard City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Montcalm County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,683
Population
695/sq mi density
$52,663
Median Income
$26,087 per capita
$143,800
Home Value
$266,259 Zillow
$708
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
116
Violent Crime/100K
1,230 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,663 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$143,800
49% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$708/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.6%
13% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
755
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$143,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$266,259
Median Sale Price
$263,000
Median List Price
$165,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.6%
Owner-Occupied
26.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$708/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
58 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
73.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $143,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,259 |
| Median Sale Price | $263,000 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $708 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 58 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 755 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |