Howick, QC

Quebec

Howick is a small town in Quebec with a population of 850. Residents earn $72,000 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
850 Population 2,292/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $44,800 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$785 Median Rent 11.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $785/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $785
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population850
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density2,292/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty12.4%
Commute30 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$785
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units335
Rent Burden11.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation131 ft (40 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+20.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Howick a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Howick receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Howick offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Howick is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Howick is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.2% have completed high school.

Howick has a population of 850 with a density of 2,292 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

850
Total Population
2,292
People / sq mi
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Howick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only27.1%
66% below US avg
Spanish68.2%
409% above US avg
Other Languages4.7%

Social Characteristics

Howick vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Howick is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Howick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,000
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Howick is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $785 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$785
33% below US avg
Rent Burden11.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.1%
Renter-Occupied26.9%
Housing Units335

Property Tax

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.4%
75% below US avg
High School+20.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,292/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.5%

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