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About Howard County

Howard is a county in the Rochester Metropolitan area. It has a population of 9,479 and a population density of 19, which is 80% below the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 2 years above the Rochester Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.


Howard County has a median home value of $169,045, which is 47% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,012 is 31% below the metro average rent and 52% below the national average rent The average household income in Howard County is $63,947 , which is 25% below the Metro average household income and 18% below the national average of household income.

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$169,045Median Home Value
$318,085 Rochester Metro Area
$1,012Median Rent
$1,471 Rochester Metro Area

Towns of Howard County

Oak Dale Township, IA
Paris Township, IA
Afton Township, IA
Cresco, IA
Vernon Springs Township, IA
Lime Springs, IA
Howard Center Township, IA
Elma, IA
Howard Township, IA
Albion Township, IA
Forest City Township, IA
Saratoga Township, IA
Jamestown Township, IA
Chester Township, IA
New Oregon Township, IA
Chester, IA
Protivin, IA
Riceville, IA
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Demographics

Howard County's population is made up of 58% married, 24% single, 12% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 41%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 76% of the population in Howard County.

9,479Population
229,077 Rochester Metro Area
19Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
40 Median Age
38 Rochester Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Howard County is $32,033. The Median Household Income is $63,947

$32,033Income Per Capita
$48,368 Rochester Metro Area
$63,947Median Household Income
$85,213 Rochester Metro Area
9% Poverty Rate
8% Rochester Metro Area
2% Unemployment Rate
3% Rochester Metro Area
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Amenities in Howard County
Trader Joe’s
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Howard County
$169,045Median Home Value
$318,085 Rochester Metro Area
$1,012Median Rent
$1,471 Rochester Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Rochester Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
24%
Home Owners
76%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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