Data story · 2026
The homes of Howell, 2026
Kinds of homes, bedrooms, new building and vacancy for Howell, from the latest Census estimates and compared with Livingston County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
1 min read
- Homes that are single-family houses
- 42.5%
- Homes in buildings of 20 or more units
- 8.7%
- Homes with four or more bedrooms
- 13.4%
- Homes built in 2020 or later
- 4.5%
Marion Township has the highest homes that are single-family houses, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Homes with four or more bedrooms, Homes built in 2020 or later, Homes standing vacant, 89.8%, and Fowlerville the lowest, 58.0%
Homes that are single-family houses, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Homes with four or more bedrooms, Homes built in 2020 or later, Homes standing vacant
| Group | Homes that are single-family houses, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Homes with four or more bedrooms, Homes built in 2020 or later, Homes standing vacant |
|---|---|
| Genoa Township | 65.9% |
| Oceola Township | 87.7% |
| Marion Township | 89.8% |
| Howell Township | 67.0% |
| Fowlerville | 58.0% |
| Handy Township | 74.7% |
Here is what the numbers say. For homes that are single-family houses, Howell comes in at 42.5%, against 78.7% across Livingston County and 69.8% for Metro Detroit.
That is the lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County. For homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Howell comes in at 8.7%, against 5.9% across Livingston County and 2.9% for Metro Detroit.
That is the 7th highest of 16 communities in Livingston County.
The rest of the numbers
For homes with four or more bedrooms, Howell comes in at 13.4%, against 30.9% across Livingston County and 21.3% for Metro Detroit. That is the 2nd lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
For homes built in 2020 or later, Howell comes in at 4.5%, against 2.0% across Livingston County and 0.8% for Metro Detroit. That is the highest of 17 communities in Livingston County.
For homes standing vacant, Howell comes in at 5.5%, against 4.9% across Livingston County and 8.2% for Metro Detroit. That is the 8th highest of 19 communities in Livingston County.
Next door
Genoa Township nearby comes in at 65.9% for homes that are single-family houses. Oceola Township nearby comes in at 87.7% for homes that are single-family houses.
Marion Township nearby comes in at 89.8% for homes that are single-family houses.
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
Every place named here links to its own guide on Rebuild Detroit. Stay tuned.
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.