Howick, ON

Ontario

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.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,045 Population 37/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $41,720 per capita
$452,000 Home Value
$1,020 Median Rent 16.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$452,000 home value, $1,020/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $452,000
60% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,020
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.0%
45% higher than US avg

How Howick Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,045
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$41,720
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty18.0%
Commute29 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$452,000
Rent$1,020
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,345
Rent Burden16.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation131 ft (40 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+27.4%
Graduate+1.0%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Howick a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Howick receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. 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.

Education

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school.

Howick has a population of 4,045 with a density of 37 people per square mile. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).

Population

4,045
Total Population
37
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
110.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Howick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.5%
4% below US avg
Spanish0.6%
95% below US avg
Other Languages23.9%

Social Characteristics

Howick vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Howick is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Howick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,720

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home48.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Howick is $452,000, 60% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,020 (12% below US avg).

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 Burden16.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.6%
Renter-Occupied16.0%
Housing Units1,345

Property Tax

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.7%
86% below US avg
High School+27.4%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density37/sq mi
Total Area110.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home48.9%

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