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Howard, Wisconsin real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Howard, WI (Brown County) — Census median home value $286,200, county listing prices down about 14.6% over the past year.
Howard, WI is in Brown County, Wisconsin — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 20,261, with a median household income of $84,896. Census data puts Howard's median home value at $286,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Brown County's current median listing price runs $440,000, down about 14.6% over the past year.
At a glance
Howard market snapshot
Population
20,261
Median Household Income
$84,896
Median Home Value (city)
$286,200
Median Listing Price (Brown County)
$440,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,053/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-14.6%
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What makes Howard different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Howard's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $286,200. Separately, Brown County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $440,000. 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
Brown County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.64% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Howard has an estimated population of 20,261 and a median household income of $84,896, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Howard's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% 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 Howard, WI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Howard's median home value at $286,200. Brown County's current median listing price runs $440,000, down about 14.6% over the past year.
What is the population of Howard, WI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Howard's population at approximately 20,261.
What's the median rent in Howard, WI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Howard at approximately $1,053 per month.
What is the median household income in Howard, WI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Howard at approximately $84,896.
Is the Howard housing market growing?
Brown County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.64% annual change in 2025.
Is Howard, WI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Howard's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% 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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