At a Glance
Median Income
$48,021
$22,865 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
Zillow: $189,813
Median Rent
$941/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
22.1% smoking rate
How Howland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Howland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Howland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Howland residents earn a median household income of $48,021 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,865. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,259 business establishments, including 341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howland is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,813. Median rent is $941/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
12.0% of adults in Howland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howland has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population1,208
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,021
Per Capita$22,865
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$9,643M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$941
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$189,813
Housing Units483
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation183 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute40 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Howland was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.