Data story · 2026
Owning a home in Howell, 2026
Mortgages, tax bills and the cost of owning for Howell, from the latest Census estimates and compared with Livingston County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
1 min read
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 53.9%
- Median home value
- $265,600
- Owner homes with no mortgage
- 38.8%
- Median property tax bill
- $3,231 a year
Marion Township has the highest homes lived in by their owners, Median home value, Owner homes with no mortgage, Median property tax bill, Property taxes as a share of home value, Monthly owner costs without a mortgage, 93.9%, and Fowlerville the lowest, 66.1%
Homes lived in by their owners, Median home value, Owner homes with no mortgage, Median property tax bill, Property taxes as a share of home value, Monthly owner costs without a mortgage
| Group | Homes lived in by their owners, Median home value, Owner homes with no mortgage, Median property tax bill, Property taxes as a share of home value, Monthly owner costs without a mortgage |
|---|---|
| Genoa Township | 83.1% |
| Oceola Township | 89.9% |
| Marion Township | 93.9% |
| Howell Township | 90.0% |
| Fowlerville | 66.1% |
| Handy Township | 85.2% |
Every place has a story, and the numbers tell more of it than you might think. For homes lived in by their owners, Howell comes in at 53.9%, against 86.9% across Livingston County and 71.2% for Metro Detroit.
That is the lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County. For median home value, Howell comes in at $265,600, against $356,800 across Livingston County.
That is the 4th lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
The rest of the numbers
For owner homes with no mortgage, Howell comes in at 38.8%, against 32.7% across Livingston County and 41.1% for Metro Detroit. That is the 3rd highest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
For median property tax bill, Howell comes in at $3,231 a year, against $3,454 a year across Livingston County. That is the 10th lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
For property taxes as a share of home value, Howell comes in at 1.22%, against 0.97% across Livingston County. That is the 3rd highest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
For monthly owner costs without a mortgage, Howell comes in at $677 a month, against $680 a month across Livingston County. That is the 9th highest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
Next door
Genoa Township nearby comes in at 83.1% for homes lived in by their owners. Oceola Township nearby comes in at 89.9% for homes lived in by their owners.
Marion Township nearby comes in at 93.9% for homes lived in by their owners.
How we read the numbers
Every figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare communities in Livingston County with the same figure on file.
Final word
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Sources
Editor In Chief, Detroit Ledger
Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.