At a Glance
Median Income
$57,417
$24,965 per capita
Home Value
$190,000
Zillow: $245,612
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
583/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Howe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Howe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Howe a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Howe residents earn a median household income of $57,417 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,965. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,223 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howe is $190,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,612. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 38.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Howe reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 583/100K. The murder rate is 29.1/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Howe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howe has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,638
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density729/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,417
Per Capita$24,965
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$8,370M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,000
Rent$1,167
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$245,612
Housing Units1,292
Rent Burden38.6%
Crime
F
Violent87/100K
Property583/100K
Murder29.1/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary146/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,794/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation805 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Howe was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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