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Howards Grove, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sheboygan County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,245 Population 1,455/sq mi density
$72,348 Median Income $45,045 per capita
$249,200 Home Value $346,330 Zillow
$701 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,348 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$249,200 home value, $701/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Howards Grove, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,348
4% below
$45,045 per capita
Home Value
$249,200
12% below
Zillow: $346,330
Median Rent
$701/mo
40% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,466/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Howards Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
88%
Rent
60%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Howards Grove 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

Howards Grove residents earn a median household income of $72,348 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,045. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,046 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Howards Grove is $249,200 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,330. Median rent is $701/month, with 26.7% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Howards Grove reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,466/100K.

Education

26.9% of adults in Howards Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Howards Grove has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population3,245
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density1,455/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,348
Per Capita$45,045
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$9,431M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219

Housing

A+
Home Value$249,200
Rent$701
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$346,330
Housing Units1,566
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,466/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,926/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation698 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Howards Grove was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.