At a Glance
Median Income
$57,122
$41,566 per capita
Home Value
$240,700
Zillow: $370,634
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
332/100K
789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Howell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 2.1% (42% 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 $370,634. 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 332 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 789/100K. The murder rate is 10.4/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population10,074
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density2,019/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,122
Per Capita$41,566
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$10,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A
Home Value$240,700
Rent$1,121
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$370,634
Housing Units4,988
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent332/100K
Property789/100K
Murder10.4/100K
Assault208/100K
Burglary104/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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
Broadband82.4%
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.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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