Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Howell
Howell, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,218
Population
10,686
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Cozy small-town charm within minutes of Michigan’s most active cities
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Howell is a small city located roughly halfway between Detroit and Lansing, and about thirty miles north of Ann Arbor. The city combines a cozy, small-town atmosphere with an affordable rental market offering apartments, condos, and houses of every description.
The city is known for taking its holidays seriously, with the annual celebrations for Halloween and Christmas among the community’s most anticipated events of the year. Howell is also known for its beautifully preserved historic architecture, from the charming Downtown storefronts to the iconic Howell Opera House and Livingston County Courthouse.
The surrounding landscape offers ample opportunities to spend quality time outdoors, with nature preserves like Brighton Recreation Area just a few minutes outside of town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,297
Average: $74,929
Education
3,092
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,844
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Howell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Howell, MI is $899 for a studio, $1,219 for one bedroom, $1,571 for two bedrooms, and $1,986 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Howell has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,219/month
818 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Howell, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
630 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
566 Students
Public
Grades K-5
381 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
551 Students
Ruahmah J. Hutchings Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
468 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
744 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
741 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
22 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
63 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,024 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
22 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
184 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
63 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
63 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brighton Riding Stable
- Howell Conference and Nature Center
- Brighton Recreation Area
- Mt. Brighton
Military Bases
Airports
- Bishop International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.