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Howard City, MI


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Howard City, Michigan

Howard City, Michigan, in Montcalm county, is 31 miles N of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 125 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are an estimated 1,585 people in the village.

The People and Families of Howard City

In Howard City, about 56% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Howard City, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Howard City. The kids here are young and many.

Howard City has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Howard City had a median family income of $41,250.

Howard City Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Howard City is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village.

Commuting

In Howard City, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Howard City, MI

Comparing Howard City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity43
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population22
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes48
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime22
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