Living in Howards Grove, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Howards Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Howards Grove has 3,223 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $78,333 (about the same as the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $261,300, the median rent is $696/month.
Howards Grove at a glance
- Population
- 3,223
- Median age
- 47.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $78,333State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $261,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $696/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Howards Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Howards Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Howards Grove the median home value is $261,300, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $696 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,708 a month in housing costs.
Howards Grove median household income
The median household income in Howards Grove is $78,333 and the income per person is $46,615. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Howards Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,602
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.04
Howards Grove demographics
- Population
- 3,223
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 1,578
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Howards Grove ›
Education in Howards Grove
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Howards Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Howards Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Howards Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howards Grove | 3,223 | $78,333 | $261,300 | $696 |
| Kohler | 2,175 | $135,833 | $381,300 | $2,054 |
| Sheboygan Falls | 8,547 | $71,477 | $217,500 | $883 |
| Cleveland | 1,676 | $82,589 | $202,500 | $975 |
| Sheboygan | 49,645 | $62,927 | $174,200 | $924 |
| Plymouth | 8,890 | $68,038 | $213,300 | $914 |
| Elkhart Lake | 1,092 | $94,250 | $328,300 | $1,000 |
| Glenbeulah | 435 | $88,125 | $191,000 | $850 |
| Kiel | 3,943 | $75,953 | $191,500 | $787 |
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What is the median household income in Howards Grove, WI?
The median household income in Howards Grove is $78,333, about the same as 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 Howards Grove?
The median home value in Howards Grove is $261,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Howards Grove?
The median gross rent in Howards Grove is $696 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Howards Grove, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Howards Grove?
The median age in Howards Grove is 47.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Howards Grove?
The average commute to work in Howards Grove is 25 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Howards Grove?
The unemployment rate in Howards Grove is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Howards Grove?
28.8% of adults in Howards Grove 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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