Living in Howe, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Howe · Census data 2020–2024
Howe has 3,689 residents with a median age of 29.6. The median household income is $51,108 (35% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $201,300, the median rent is $1,217/month.
Howe at a glance
- Population
- 3,689
- Median age
- 29.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $51,108State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $201,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,217/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Howe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Howe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Howe the median home value is $201,300, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,217 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,774 a month in housing costs.
Howe median household income
The median household income in Howe is $51,108 and the income per person is $22,443. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Howe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,477
- Owner-occupied
- 60.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.1%
- Vacant
- 19.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.09
Howe demographics
- Population
- 3,689
- Median age
- 29.6
- Under 18
- 38.6%
- 65 and older
- 7.5%
- Households
- 1,195
- Foreign-born
- 16.8%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Howe ›
Education in Howe
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Howe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Howe
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 52.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Howe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe | 3,689 | $51,108 | $201,300 | $1,217 |
| Van Alstyne | 5,952 | $102,469 | $342,700 | $1,345 |
| Tom Bean | 799 | $88,824 | $232,300 | $1,581 |
| Sherman | 46,397 | $58,859 | $243,500 | $1,324 |
| Southmayd | 1,413 | $86,250 | $164,000 | $1,715 |
| Anna | 24,330 | $105,593 | $351,700 | $2,105 |
| Knollwood | 701 | $55,819 | — | $1,316 |
| Weston | 284 | $143,750 | $505,700 | — |
| Whitewright | 1,659 | $57,692 | $242,000 | $743 |
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What is the median household income in Howe, TX?
The median household income in Howe is $51,108, 35% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $201,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Howe?
The median gross rent in Howe is $1,217 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Howe, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Howe?
The median age in Howe is 29.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Howe?
The average commute to work in Howe is 25 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Howe?
The unemployment rate in Howe is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Howe?
10.9% 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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