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Howell, NJ

Howell, NJ.

Population: 40,322 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Howell, NJ is $678,682 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $375,000 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,894/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$678,682

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$678,682
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+18.9%
5-year appreciation
+49.2%
10-year appreciation
+105.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$678,682
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$375,000
Median list price
$384,999
Median price per sqft
$312
1-year sale-price change
-11.5%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
196
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
83

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,894/mo
1-year rent change
+1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,170/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,440/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,010/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,930/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,360/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/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
7
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Howell Township Middle School South, Greenville Elementary School, Aldrich Elementary School, Land O'Pines Elementary School, Newbury Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Zschiegner Refining (2 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
49,735
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
57,856

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (27 mi)
National parks include
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Gateway National Recreation Area, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Cuddihy Landing Strip (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,584 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
28.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.4%
Median annual property tax
$9,166
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
85.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
239,227
Average weekly wage
$1,298
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,793

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

How it compares

HowellState medianUS median
Median home value$678,682$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$375,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,894/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,166$9,504$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, NJ?
$678,682.
What is the median sale price in Howell, NJ?
$375,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Howell, NJ?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Howell, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,894/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Howell, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Howell, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Howell, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Howell, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Zschiegner Refining, 2 mi.
How many schools serve Howell, NJ?
7 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Howell, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Howell, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Howell, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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