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Howick, ON
Ontario · Montreal Metro
Howick is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,045. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Howick Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
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Education
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Is Howick a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Howick receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, an elevated poverty rate. Howick has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Howick is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Howick is $452,000, making it a premium housing market at 60% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Howick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Howick vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Howick vs U.S. Average
Income: Howick vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $84,000 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,720 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $802 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 125 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 48.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $452,000 |
| 60% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,020 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 83.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,345 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Howick vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 110.6 sq mi (286.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1834°N, 73.8492°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in |
Howick has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 27.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 1.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Total Area | 110.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 29.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 48.9% |
Schools in Howick
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire Howick | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Howick
30 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICI Radio-Canada Première Montréal | news, talk | AAC 128 kbps | |
| CJAD 800 | local news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première - Montréal, QC | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CHMP 985 FM | talk | MP3 | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique - Montréal, QC | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| BPM sports 91.9 | sports | MP3 64 kbps | |
| PunkRockRadio.ca | post-punk, punk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CKLX-FM 91.9 "BPM Sports" Montreal, QC | bpm sports, sports | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CFQR 600 Montreal, QC | classic hits, news talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (128K MP3) | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Montreal, QC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIRA-FM 91.3 "Radio Ville Marie", Montreal, QC | catholic, religious | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CFQR 600 | canada, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CFNV "AM 940" Montreal, QC | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Techno.FM | techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii (http) | idol, japanese | MP3 128 kbps | |
| J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii | japanese, japanese idols | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ICI Musique - Montréal | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Sport Montréal | — | MP3 | |
| CKUT-FM 90.3 McGill University - Montreal, QC | campus radio, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Magic FM Montreal | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| CIBL-FM 101.5 Montreal, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKAC 730 "Radio Circulation" Montreal | traffic information | MP3 | |
| CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (320K MP3) | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CKUT 90.3 FM | alternative, campus radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique Classique - Montreal, QC | classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Gravity House | deep house, house | AAC+ 160 kbps | |
| CJLV 1570 LaSalle, QC | oldies | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CKVL-FM 100.1 LaSalle, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Howick
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site | ||||
| Kateri Hall | ||||
| Lock Interpretation Center | ||||
| Lyman Entomological Museum | ||||
| Maison du Brasseur | ||||
| Maison Félix-Leclerc | ||||
| Maison Trestler | ||||
| Montreal Aviation Museum | ||||
| Musée de Lachine | ||||
| Musée Nicolas-Manny | ||||
| Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges | ||||
| Pointe-du-Buisson/Musée québécois d'archéologie | ||||
| Site historique Le Pailleur | ||||
| The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site |
Libraries in Howick
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibiliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Adrienne-DeMontigny | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Beaconsfield | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Beauharnois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Ormstown | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gaby-Farmer-Denis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Guy Godin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intermunicipale de Dorion-Vaudreuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque l'Octogone | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque l'Octogone | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque L’Octogone | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marie-Uguay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Terrasse-Vaudreuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Pincourt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique de Mercier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Raymond-Laberge | 0.0 | |||||
| Kahanwake Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Howick
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAC Market | |||||
| Saint-Anne's Market |
Breweries in Howick
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Distillerie Champ Libre | ||||
| Livingstone Brewing | ||||
| Microbrasserie Trois-Lacs |
Ski Resorts Near Howick
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarbush | 87.0 | 16 | 1,240 | $83 | November - April | — | Yes |
| Ski Mont Rigaud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Saint-Bruno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bois Duvernay | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Glissade | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Habitant | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Saint-Sauveur | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Cell Towers in Howick
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Mills Road (102872) | GTOWER | 98 |
Airports Near Howick
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Large Airport |
| Cornwall Regional Airport | YCC | Medium Airport |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport | YHU | Medium Airport |
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport | YMX | Medium Airport |
| Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport | BTV | Medium Airport |
| Plattsburgh International Airport | PBG | Medium Airport |
| St Jean Airport | YJN | Medium Airport |
| Adirondack Airpark Estates Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Allenholm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bouthillier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butler Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grant Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greenwoods Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hawk's Nest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury (East) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| High Banks Farm Landing Area Airport | — | Small Airport |
| L'Assomption Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lachute Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lancaster Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Malone Dufort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / St-Lazare Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain View Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Northern Lights Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Northway Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu/Messier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation) | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Savage Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Secret Spot Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shaw Meadow Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Smith Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Esprit Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Jérôme Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vasile Field | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Howick
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre de Gynécologie et de Maternité de Lasalle |
Frequently Asked Questions About Howick
What is the population of Howick?
Howick has a population of 4,045 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 110.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.3% female and 50.7% male.
Is Howick expensive to live in?
The median household income is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $452,000 (60% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Howick safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Howick receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Howick?
Howick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Howick?
Howick has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $802. There are 125 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 48.9% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Howick?
The median home value in Howick is $452,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,020. The homeownership rate is 83.6%.
How are the schools in Howick?
4.7% of adults in Howick hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school. 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Howick?
The average commute in Howick is 29 minutes. 86.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 48.9% work from home.
What are the demographics of Howick?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Howick is 99.6% White. 75.5% of residents speak only English at home.