Living in Howell, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Howell · Census data 2020–2024
Howell has 53,926 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $134,854 (30% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $507,200, the median rent is $2,280/month.
Howell at a glance
- Population
- 53,926
- Median age
- 39.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $134,854State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $507,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,280/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Howell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Howell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Howell the median home value is $507,200, 52% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,280 per month, which is 42.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,846 a month in housing costs.
Howell median household income
The median household income in Howell is $134,854 and the income per person is $55,296. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Howell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,613
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.81
Howell demographics
- Population
- 53,926
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 19,134
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Howell ›
Education in Howell
45.7% of adults 25 and older in Howell have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Howell
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Howell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell | 53,926 | $134,854 | $507,200 | $2,280 |
| Farmingdale | 1,449 | $89,327 | $427,300 | $1,648 |
| Ramtown | 6,203 | $145,663 | $487,500 | — |
| Wall | 26,541 | $142,768 | $720,400 | $1,762 |
| West Freehold | 14,883 | $130,800 | $529,000 | $2,144 |
| Vista Center | 2,133 | $135,828 | $549,500 | — |
| Allenwood | 757 | $224,704 | $758,000 | — |
| Freehold | 12,507 | $85,707 | $416,800 | $1,832 |
| East Freehold | 5,096 | $189,219 | $645,900 | $2,069 |
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What is the median household income in Howell, NJ?
The median household income in Howell is $134,854, 30% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $507,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Howell?
The median gross rent in Howell is $2,280 per month, about 42.8% of household income.
Is Howell, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Howell?
The median age in Howell is 39.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Howell?
The average commute to work in Howell is 32 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Howell?
The unemployment rate in Howell is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Howell?
45.7% 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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