Living in Howland, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Howland · Census data 2020–2024
Howland has 1,367 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $49,297 (34% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $150,100, the median rent is $916/month.
Howland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Howland at a glance
- Population
- 1,367
- Median age
- 47.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $49,297State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $150,100State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $916/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Howland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Howland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Howland the median home value is $150,100, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $916 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,543 a month in housing costs.
Howland median household income
The median household income in Howland is $49,297 and the income per person is $22,983. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Howland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 520
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.75
Howland demographics
- Population
- 1,367
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 479
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Howland ›
Education in Howland
12% of adults 25 and older in Howland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Howland
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Howland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howland | 1,367 | $49,297 | $150,100 | $916 |
| Enfield | 1,462 | $62,667 | $178,100 | $425 |
| Edinburg | 172 | $69,583 | $220,800 | — |
| Passadumkeag | 384 | $55,417 | $98,800 | $703 |
| Lagrange | 709 | $58,417 | $126,000 | $831 |
| Medford | 222 | $65,476 | $88,200 | — |
| Lowell | 378 | $50,833 | $209,700 | — |
| Milo | 2,165 | $56,875 | $97,100 | $879 |
| Lincoln | 4,890 | $56,089 | $141,500 | $658 |
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What is the median household income in Howland, ME?
The median household income in Howland is $49,297, 34% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Howland?
The median home value in Howland is $150,100, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Howland?
The median gross rent in Howland is $916 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Howland, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Howland?
The median age in Howland is 47.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Howland?
The average commute to work in Howland is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Howland?
The unemployment rate in Howland is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Howland?
12% of adults in Howland 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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