At a Glance
Median Income
$84,306
$40,125 per capita
Home Value
$179,700
Zillow: $126,995
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
12.6% smoking rate
How Howland Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Howland Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Howland Center a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Howland Center residents earn a median household income of $84,306 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,125. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,454 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howland Center is $179,700 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,995. Median rent is $1,117/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
35.5% of adults in Howland Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howland Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population6,564
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,621/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,306
Per Capita$40,125
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$9,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,700
Rent$1,117
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$126,995
Housing Units2,552
Rent Burden20.9%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation895 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Howland Center was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.