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Howell, MI


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Howell, Michigan

Howell, Michigan, in Livingston county, is 25 miles NW of Ann Arbor, Michigan (center to center) and 49 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city is in the Ann Arbor area. There are 9,232 residents in Howell.

The People and Families of Howell

In Howell, about 46% of adults are married. In Howell, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Howell had a median family income of $57,149. Most of the residents of Howell tend to have good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Howell folks tended to give their money ($11,444) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Howell.

Howell Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Howell that were owner-occupied was 57%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Howell. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Howell, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Howell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Howell Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Howell, MI

Comparing Howell 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
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity37
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income79
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use57
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone98
Housing Recently Built810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime77

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