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Howard, PA

Pennsylvania

Howard is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 689. Residents earn $60,417 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
689 Population 1,914/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $30,067 per capita
$189,800 Home Value
$951 Median Rent 41.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $951/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,417
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $189,800
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.8%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $951
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

How Howard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population689
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,914/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$30,067
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,963M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,800
Rent$951
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units269
Rent Burden41.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation694 ft (212 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.5%
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Is Howard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Howard receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Howard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Howard is $60,417, 20% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Howard is $189,800, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $951 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Howard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches, including 50.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Howard has a population of 689 with a density of 1,914 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%).

Population

689
Total Population
1,914
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Howard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Howard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Howard is $60,417, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Howard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,417
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,067
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
IRS Avg AGI$60,855

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)917
County GDP$1,963M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare95
Retail130
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,577
31% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Howard is $189,800, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $951 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$189,800
33% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$951
18% below US avg
Rent Burden41.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.4%
Housing Units269
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,577
31% above US avg
Effective Rate2.41%
Howard has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall50.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation694 ft (212 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,914/sq mi
Coordinates41.0114°N, 77.6573°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42035
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.9-point margin. 80.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70%
D 29.1%

Winner: Republican by 40.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
44% below US avg
High School+98.2%
Graduate Degree+5.8%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,914/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.5%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities95
Restaurants88
Retail Stores130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.7%

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