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Howland, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,208
Population
162/sq mi density
$48,021
Median Income
$22,865 per capita
$101,900
Home Value
$177,968 Zillow
$941
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
20
Violent Crime/100K
2,170 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,021 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $941/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$101,900
64% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$941/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
483
Median year built: 1954
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$101,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$177,968
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.1%
Owner-Occupied
18.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,951/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,190/mo
Census median rent:
$941/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1954
Average age of housing stock: 72 years
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $101,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $177,968 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $941 |
| FMR Studio | $1,108 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,186 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,951 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,190 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 483 |
| Median Year Built | 1954 |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |