Howell, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Livingston County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,074 Population 2,019/sq mi density
$57,122 Median Income $41,566 per capita
$240,700 Home Value $383,677 Zillow
$1,121 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
110 Violent Crime/100K 641 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,122 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$240,700 home value, $1,121/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Howell, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,122
24% below
$41,566 per capita
Home Value
$240,700
15% below
Zillow: $383,677
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
4% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
71% below
641/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
18% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Howell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
85%
Rent
96%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Howell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Howell residents earn a median household income of $57,122 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,566. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,784 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Howell is $240,700 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,677. Median rent is $1,121/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Howell reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 641/100K.

Education

27.8% of adults in Howell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Howell has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,074
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density2,019/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,122
Per Capita$41,566
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$10,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A
Home Value$240,700
Rent$1,121
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$383,677
Housing Units4,988
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent110/100K
Property641/100K

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation922 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Howell was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.