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Howick, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.8 /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
43°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Howick, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,000
12% above
$41,720 per capita
Home Value
$452,000
60% above
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
12% below
16.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
27.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
18.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
266 sunny days/yr

How Howick Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
112%
Home Value
160%
Rent
88%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Howick a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Howick residents earn a median household income of $84,000 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,720. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 125 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Howick is $452,000 , 60% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 16.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.7% of adults in Howick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 27.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Howick has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$41,720
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty18.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

B+
Home Value$452,000
Rent$1,020
Ownership83.6%
Housing Units1,345
Rent Burden16.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days266/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation131 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute29 min

Did You Know?

48.9% work from home.