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Howell, MI

Howell, MI.

Population: 48,014 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Howell, MI is $390,072 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $380,000 after a median 16.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,077/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$390,072

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

16.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$390,072
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+22.8%
10-year appreciation
+72.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$390,072
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$380,000
Median list price
$415,000
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
16.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
149
For-sale inventory
140
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
119
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
77

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,077/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Charyl Stockwell Academy, Hartland Consolidated Schools, Howell Public Schools
Schools include
Charyl Stockwell Academy, Legacy High School, Hartland Virtual Academy, Challenger Elementary School, Voyager Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Shiawassee River (3.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,759
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
45,310

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Raether Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Oakland County International Airport (PTK) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TRINITY HEALTH LIVINGSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+404 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
19.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,222
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
81.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
57,322
Average weekly wage
$1,051
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
486

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HowellState medianUS median
Median home value$390,072$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$380,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$2,077/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,222$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Howell, MI?
$390,072.
What is the median sale price in Howell, MI?
$380,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Howell, MI?
Median days on market: 16.5 days.
What is typical rent in Howell, MI?
Typical rent: $2,077/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Howell, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Howell, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Howell, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Howell, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Howell, MI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Shiawassee River, 3.9 mi.
How many schools serve Howell, MI?
14 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Howell, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Howell, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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