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About
Life in Howard
If you're considering Howard, know that you're looking at a solidly middle-class suburb of about 20,000 people that's part of the Green Bay metro area—close enough to access a bigger city's job market and amenities, but far enough removed to keep housing costs reasonable. The median home value around $316,000 is genuinely affordable compared to much of the upper Midwest, and the median household income of nearly $85,000 reflects a stable, working community where most people aren't struggling to get by. The job market is healthy with unemployment at 2.9%, well below the national average, and your commute—averaging just over 20 minutes—means you're not spending hours a day in your car even if you work in Green Bay or beyond.
Howard at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Foreign-Born
2.3%
Broadband Internet
90.7%
of households
Population Growth
+11.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.3% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Howard: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Howard, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (21.9%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.9%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.8%
of households
Married Couples
51.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
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 WI
Rent, home values, and income in Howard
In Howard, home values are 18% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,948
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $397,635 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Howard
Unemployment in Brown County, which includes Howard, is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Howard: Brown County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Brown County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Howard Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.3 min avg
How Howard residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Howard, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 86% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)
Regional airport · few flights357k passengers boarded in 2025
- 111 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M 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 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Brown County Sheriff's Office, which covers Howard, runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
31.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
513.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Brown County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brown County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brown County, which includes Howard, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Hail | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $453,000 |
| 2019 | 27 | Lakeshore Flood | $1.2M |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $925,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Brown County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brown County, which includes Howard, is typically good — 267 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
267
per year
Moderate Days
87
per year
Unhealthy Days
7
per year
Brown County, county-wide
Climate78°F summers, 12°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Howard has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 12°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/12°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.4"
Annual Snowfall
55.6"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
159
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 9°F | 1.32" |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 1.10" |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 1.87" |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 3.13" |
| May | 67°F | 44°F | 3.57" |
| Jun | 75°F | 55°F | 4.22" |
| Jul | 80°F | 59°F | 3.74" |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 3.44" |
| Sep | 71°F | 49°F | 3.39" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.82" |
| Nov | 44°F | 27°F | 2.03" |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Howard
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Howard's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Green Bay
St Vincent Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Green Bay
Bellin Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Green Bay
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.
Education13.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Howard
Howard's student/teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Howard (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
8.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,341 students · in-state tuition $8,985 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,401 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,662 students · in-state tuition $46,696 · 72% graduate · median earnings $62,317 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 372 students · in-state tuition $31,949 · 88% graduate · median earnings $78,273 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 84 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Howard
Howard has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (84 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Howard
Weyers-Hilliard Branch
2680 Riverview Dr., Green Bay
Cities Near Howard
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Howard?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Howard FAQ
Is Howard, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Howard's median rent is $1,102/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $85,477/year. Median home value is $315,700.
Is Howard, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Howard is policed by the Brown County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 32 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 513 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Howard, Wisconsin?⌄
Brown County, which includes Howard, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Howard, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Howard is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,102/month and median household income is $85,477/year. The median home value is $315,700. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Howard, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Howard is 20 minutes, which is shorter than 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