Living in Howard, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Howard · Census data 2020–2024
Howard has 966 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $60,386 (37% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $474,600.
Howard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Howard at a glance
- Population
- 966
- Median age
- 48.1State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $60,386State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $474,600State: $539,400
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Howard a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Howard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Howard the median home value is $474,600, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,138 a month in housing costs.
Howard median household income
The median household income in Howard is $60,386 and the income per person is $43,145. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Howard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 665
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 28.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.03
Howard demographics
- Population
- 966
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 38.3%
- Households
- 477
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 18.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Howard ›
Education in Howard
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Howard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Howard
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Howard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 966 | $60,386 | $474,600 | — |
| Salida | 5,861 | $70,045 | $648,500 | $1,292 |
| Poncha Springs | 959 | $97,139 | $522,900 | $1,783 |
| Nathrop | 187 | $30,040 | $125,500 | — |
| Saguache | 579 | $58,352 | — | $1,035 |
| Westcliffe | 419 | $53,929 | $341,800 | $879 |
| Silver Cliff | 863 | $33,000 | $268,500 | $969 |
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What is the median household income in Howard, CO?
The median household income in Howard is $60,386, 37% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Howard?
The median home value in Howard is $474,600, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
Is Howard, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Howard?
The median age in Howard is 48.1 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Howard?
The average commute to work in Howard is 36 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Howard?
The unemployment rate in Howard is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Howard?
28.3% of adults in Howard have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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