Florida · Metropolitan Area
Howey-in-the-Hills is a small town in Florida with a population of 2,279. Residents earn $93,403 per year, which is 24% above the national average.
Based on current data, Howey-in-the-Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Howey-in-the-Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Howey-in-the-Hills is $93,403, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Howey-in-the-Hills is $362,300, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,651 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Howey-in-the-Hills is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 87 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 610 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Howey-in-the-Hills has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| 38% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,403 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,109 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,021 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,874 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,822 |
| County GDP | $17,949M |
| Restaurants | 679 |
| Healthcare | 1,072 |
| Retail | 1,126 |
| Manufacturing | 196 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,605 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.55% |
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |
| Census Median | $362,300 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $344,000 |
| Median List Price | $344,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $243 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 34.6% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,651 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,605 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.55% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,159/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,072 |
| Total Violent | 87.1/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 87.1/100K |
| Total Property | 609.8/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 348.4/100K |
| Theft | 261.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 65 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.8 inches |
| 15% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 723/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7044°N, 81.7840°W |
| County FIPS | 12069 |
Winner: Republican by 24.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.6% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 723/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,072 |
| Restaurants | 679 |
| Retail Stores | 1,126 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 65 |
| Avg Commute | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |