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Howland, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County
Howland, ME
At a Glance
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)
Is Howland a Good Place to Live?
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 5.6% (56% 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 $177,968. 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.
Safety & Crime
Howland reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,170/100K.
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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.