Living in Howard, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Howard · Census data 2020–2024
Howard has 21,087 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $85,477 (10% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $315,700, the median rent is $1,102/month.
Howard at a glance
- Population
- 21,087
- Median age
- 41.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $85,477State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $315,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,102/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Howard a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Howard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Howard the median home value is $315,700, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,787 a month in housing costs.
Howard median household income
The median household income in Howard is $85,477 and the income per person is $48,608. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Howard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,139
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.1%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.37
Howard demographics
- Population
- 21,087
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 8,839
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Howard ›
Education in Howard
35.8% of adults 25 and older in Howard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Howard
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Howard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 21,087 | $85,477 | $315,700 | $1,102 |
| Suamico | 12,985 | $118,337 | $366,900 | $1,188 |
| Green Bay | 106,253 | $66,206 | $207,200 | $932 |
| Ashwaubenon | 17,314 | $69,667 | $266,600 | $964 |
| Hobart | 10,610 | $103,440 | $414,000 | $1,278 |
| Allouez | 13,975 | $91,250 | $235,000 | $1,114 |
| Bellevue | 16,442 | $84,672 | $299,100 | $1,154 |
| De Pere | 25,301 | $84,869 | $280,600 | $1,053 |
| Pulaski | 4,006 | $71,473 | $235,800 | $891 |
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What is the median household income in Howard, WI?
The median household income in Howard is $85,477, 10% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Howard?
The median home value in Howard is $315,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Howard?
The median gross rent in Howard is $1,102 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Howard, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Howard?
The median age in Howard is 41.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Howard?
The average commute to work in Howard is 20 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Howard?
The unemployment rate in Howard is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Howard?
35.8% of adults in Howard 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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