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Howell, Michigan real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Howell, MI (Livingston County) — Census median home value $240,700, county listing prices down about 2.9% over the past year.
Howell, MI is in Livingston County, Michigan — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,074, with a median household income of $57,122. Census data puts Howell's median home value at $240,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Livingston County's current median listing price runs $463,700, down about 2.9% over the past year.
At a glance
Howell market snapshot
Population
10,074
Median Household Income
$57,122
Median Home Value (city)
$240,700
Median Listing Price (Livingston County)
$463,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,121/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Howell's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $240,700. Separately, Livingston County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $463,700. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Livingston County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.74% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Howell has an estimated population of 10,074 and a median household income of $57,122, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Howell's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Howell, MI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Howell's median home value at $240,700. Livingston County's current median listing price runs $463,700, down about 2.9% over the past year.
What is the population of Howell, MI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Howell's population at approximately 10,074.
What's the median rent in Howell, MI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Howell at approximately $1,121 per month.
What is the median household income in Howell, MI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Howell at approximately $57,122.
Is the Howell housing market growing?
Livingston County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.74% annual change in 2025.
Is Howell, MI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Howell's median home value at about 4.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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