Howard, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
689 Population 1,914/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $30,067 per capita
$189,800 Home Value $202,002 Zillow
$951 Median Rent 41.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 5.7% 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

Howard, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,417
20% below
$30,067 per capita
Home Value
$189,800
33% below
Zillow: $202,002
Median Rent
$951/mo
18% below
41.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Howard Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Howard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
67%
Rent
82%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Howard a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Howard residents earn a median household income of $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,067. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 917 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Howard is $189,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,002. Median rent is $951/month, with 41.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

18.8% of adults in Howard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Howard has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population689
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,914/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$30,067
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,963M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,800
Rent$951
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$202,002
Housing Units269
Rent Burden41.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,572/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation694 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Howard was founded in 1770.
The median home in Howard was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.