Living in Howell, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Howell · Census data 2020–2024
Howell has 10,021 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $60,449 (17% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $265,600, the median rent is $1,177/month.
Howell at a glance
- Population
- 10,021
- Median age
- 40.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,449State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $265,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,177/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 53.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Howell a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Howell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Howell the median home value is $265,600, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,177 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,805 a month in housing costs.
Howell median household income
The median household income in Howell is $60,449 and the income per person is $44,479. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Howell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,146
- Owner-occupied
- 53.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.1%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.97
Howell demographics
- Population
- 10,021
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 4,862
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Howell ›
Education in Howell
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Howell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Howell
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Howell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell | 10,021 | $60,449 | $265,600 | $1,177 |
| Fowlerville | 2,918 | $45,773 | $192,000 | $1,043 |
| Brighton | 7,688 | $80,682 | $339,000 | $1,198 |
| Hartland | 912 | $112,257 | $330,000 | — |
| Pinckney | 1,911 | $96,855 | $267,600 | $1,150 |
| Webberville | 1,375 | $57,679 | $162,100 | $799 |
| Argentine | 2,190 | $125,313 | $328,700 | $841 |
| Byron | 617 | $58,958 | $165,400 | $980 |
| Whitmore Lake | 7,878 | $86,779 | $287,700 | $1,329 |
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What is the median household income in Howell, MI?
The median household income in Howell is $60,449, 17% 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 Howell?
The median home value in Howell is $265,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Howell?
The median gross rent in Howell is $1,177 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Howell, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Howell?
The median age in Howell is 40.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Howell?
The average commute to work in Howell is 30 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Howell?
The unemployment rate in Howell is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Howell?
31.2% of adults in Howell 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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