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Howell, MI
City in Livingston County, Michigan.
Population
10,021
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,008
ZIP codes
0
Howell and its ZIP codes
Howell at a glance
- Howell is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 101st most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $60,449 a year, 17% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,600 (15% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,177 a month.
Local data for Howell, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Howell, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,449
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$265,600
Median rent
$1,177/mo
Homeownership
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher
31.2%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,963), Irish Americans (938), Polish Americans (852).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Livingston County. PPP loans are for Howell.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,565
64,689 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,839
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $7,284 per person
How people get to work
Howell, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Howell, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
228
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 14°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Howell, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Howell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FowlervilleVillage | 7.9 mi | 2.3 |
| BrightonCity | 9.6 mi | 3.5 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| PinckneyVillage | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| WebbervilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| ArgentineCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Whitmore LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| ByronVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| StockbridgeVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| LindenCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| MilfordVillage | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| FentonCity | 18 mi | 6.7 |
| South LyonCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| WilliamstonCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| GainesVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| DansvilleVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Howell, MI in?
- Howell is in Livingston County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Howell, MI?
- About 10,021 people live in Howell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Howell?
- Nearby places include Fowlerville (7.9 mi), Brighton (9.6 mi), Hartland (10 mi), Pinckney (11 mi), Webberville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023