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Howell.
About
Life in Howell
Howell is a community of 10,074 people in Michigan. The median household income is $60,449, median rent runs about $1,177 per month, and median home values are around $265,600. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Howell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Foreign-Born
4.3%
Broadband Internet
83.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Howell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Howell, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (60.4%), and 6.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.9%
of residents
65 and Older
19.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.5%
of households
Married Couples
36.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.97
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MI
Rent, home values, and income in Howell
In Howell, home values are 15% above the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,231
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $383,677 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.6 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Howell and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Livingston County, which includes Howell, is 1.6 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
Howell: Livingston County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Livingston County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Howell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute29.9 min avg
How Howell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Howell, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Bishop International Airport (FNT)
Regional airport · few flights344k passengers boarded in 2025
- 40 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Howell runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
121.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
476
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Howell Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
73.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Livingston County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Livingston County, which includes Howell, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.5M |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $275,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $400,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Winter Storm | $4.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Livingston County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ingham County, MI (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 22 miles from Howell) is typically good — 265 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
265
per year
Moderate Days
92
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Ingham County, MI (22 mi away)
Climate81°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Howell has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.1"
Annual Snowfall
33.2"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
154
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
137
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 14°F | 2.12" |
| Feb | 35°F | 15°F | 1.64" |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.04" |
| Apr | 58°F | 34°F | 2.92" |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 3.59" |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 3.72" |
| Jul | 83°F | 58°F | 3.04" |
| Aug | 81°F | 57°F | 3.57" |
| Sep | 75°F | 49°F | 3.11" |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 2.93" |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 2.43" |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 2.02" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Howell
Howell has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Trinity Health Livingston Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Henry Ford Health Brighton Center for Recovery
Acute Care Hospitals · 13.6 mi away · Brighton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Howell
Howell's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 56 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Howell
Howell has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (56 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
56 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Howell
Howell Carnegie District Library
314 West Grand River Avenue, Howell
Cities Near Howell
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Howell FAQ
Is Howell, Michigan affordable?⌄
Howell's median rent is $1,177/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,449/year. Median home value is $265,600.
Is Howell, Michigan safe?⌄
Howell's violent crime rate was 122 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 476 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Howell, Michigan?⌄
Livingston County, which includes Howell, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Howell, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Howell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,177/month and median household income is $60,449/year. The median home value is $265,600. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Howell, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Howell is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from