Living in Howe, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Howe · Census data 2020–2024

Howe has 209 residents with a median age of 28.5. The median household income is $54,375 (30% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $131,300.

Howe is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Howe at a glance

Population
209
Median age
28.5State: 40.9
Median household income
$54,375State: $77,971
Median home value
$131,300State: $254,500
Homeowners
96.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
Average commute
28 min

Is Howe a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%.

Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Howe

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Howe the median home value is $131,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,571 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Howe$131,300
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Howe median household income

The median household income in Howe is $54,375 and the income per person is $19,170. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Howe$54,375
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Howe: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
503
Owner-occupied
96.4%
Renter-occupied
3.6%
Vacant
89.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1970
Average household size
2.16

89.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Howe has many vacation and second homes.

Howe demographics

Population
209
Median age
28.5
Under 18
44%
65 and older
31.1%
Households
55
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
10.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Black8.6%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Howe ›

Education in Howe

10.5% of adults 25 and older in Howe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Howe10.5%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Howe

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
28 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
92.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.5%
Homes with broadband
69.1%

Howe vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Howe209$54,375$131,300—
Jenks3,626$51,865$100,000$823
Marienville3,163$52,029$99,100$820
Cherry Grove151$56,136$119,400—
Sheffield1,534$58,042$78,500$542
Kingsley207$63,750$113,500—
Highland339$65,188$75,000$1,013
Millstone100$55,625$228,600—
James City174$65,789$55,800$1,000

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Living in Howe: FAQ

What is the median household income in Howe, PA?

The median household income in Howe is $54,375, 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Howe?

The median home value in Howe is $131,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Howe, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

What is the median age in Howe?

The median age in Howe is 28.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Howe?

The average commute to work in Howe is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Howe?

The unemployment rate in Howe is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Howe?

10.5% of adults in Howe 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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