Living in Howard City, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Howard City · Census data 2020–2024
Howard City has 1,636 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $54,688 (25% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $151,200, the median rent is $609/month.
Howard City at a glance
- Population
- 1,636
- Median age
- 33.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $54,688State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $151,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $609/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Howard City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Howard City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Howard City the median home value is $151,200, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $609 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,253 a month in housing costs.
Howard City median household income
The median household income in Howard City is $54,688 and the income per person is $28,783. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Howard City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 740
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.30
Howard City demographics
- Population
- 1,636
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 710
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Howard City ›
Education in Howard City
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Howard City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Howard City
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Howard City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard City | 1,636 | $54,688 | $151,200 | $609 |
| Pierson | 119 | $41,875 | $100,000 | $900 |
| Morley | 624 | $41,750 | $122,500 | $725 |
| Trufant | 572 | $93,750 | $123,600 | — |
| Sand Lake | 484 | $34,286 | $165,600 | $561 |
| Lakeview | 1,030 | $33,631 | $165,500 | $496 |
| Cedar Springs | 3,670 | $57,979 | $214,000 | $1,086 |
| Stanwood | 162 | $54,632 | $156,600 | $1,063 |
| Canadian Lakes | 2,991 | $78,833 | $270,000 | $789 |
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What is the median household income in Howard City, MI?
The median household income in Howard City is $54,688, 25% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Howard City?
The median home value in Howard City is $151,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Howard City?
The median gross rent in Howard City is $609 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Howard City, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
What is the median age in Howard City?
The median age in Howard City is 33.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Howard City?
The average commute to work in Howard City is 31 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Howard City?
The unemployment rate in Howard City is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Howard City?
7.1% of adults in Howard City 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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