At a Glance
Median Income
$84,896
$47,102 per capita
Home Value
$286,200
Zillow: $394,544
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
12.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Howard a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Howard residents earn a median household income of $84,896 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,102. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,053 business establishments, including 502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howard is $286,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,544. Median rent is $1,053/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
34.9% of adults in Howard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howard has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population20,261
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,094/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,896
Per Capita$47,102
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$17,224M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,200
Rent$1,053
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$394,544
Housing Units8,594
Rent Burden22.2%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain31.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation589 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Howard was founded in 1835.
The median home in Howard was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Green Bay/Austin Straubel International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.