Rows tagged local are specific to Howard (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Green Bay, WI. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 5/10 (district Howard-suamico School District · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
92.2
metro-area
#60 of 200 metros
Grocery index (US=100)
93.8
metro-area
#27 of 200 metros
Big Mac price (est.)
$5.25
metro-area
#60 of 200 metros
Median household income
$77,118
local
#1915 of 3,220 cities
Median wage (all occupations)
$46,924
local
#1459 of 3,220 cities
Who lives here
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median age
39.2 years
metro-area
#117 of 200 metros
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)
29.9%
metro-area
#134 of 200 metros
Foreign-born residents
4.9%
metro-area
#166 of 200 metros
Homes that are owner-occupied
68.3%
metro-area
#67 of 200 metros
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
2.43%
local
#233 of 3,220 cities
Population growth (5-yr)
+4.7%
local
#1329 of 3,220 cities
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$273,700
local
#1186 of 3,220 cities
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
3.5×
local
#1260 of 3,220 cities
1-yr home appreciation
+5.8%
metro-area
#11 of 200 metros
Price per square foot
$161
local
#1347 of 3,220 cities
Typical home size (implied)
1,700 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$998
local
#427 of 3,220 cities
Homes for sale (inventory)
981
Median days on market
43
metro-area
#184 of 200 metros
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
10.9%
state
#134 of 200 metros
Combined sales tax
5.43%
state
#7 of 200 metros
State income tax (top rate)
7.65%
Capital gains tax
7.65%
state
#156 of 200 metros
High earners
No special surtax
Social Security in retirement
Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits
Effective property tax rate
1.34%
local
#2200 of 3,220 cities
Median property tax paid
$3,656
local
#1597 of 3,220 cities
Health & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Life expectancy at birth
78.8 years
metro-area
#38 of 200 metros
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,800
state
#93 of 200 metros
Uninsured (share of residents)
6.5%
metro-area
#49 of 200 metros
Primary care providers per 100k
64
metro-area
#157 of 200 metros
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$13,000
state
#131 of 200 metros
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$85
state
#68 of 200 metros
Vehicle property tax (annual)
None
state
#1 of 200 metros
Emissions testing
Required
Emissions detail
Required in major metro counties
DMV & license offices
3
Avg commute to work
21 min
local
#438 of 3,220 cities
Commute by driving alone
78.7%
metro-area
#158 of 200 metros
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min
21.3%
metro-area
#17 of 200 metros
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
19.2¢/kWh
state
#126 of 200 metros
Avg monthly electric bill
$173
state
#126 of 200 metros
Gasoline
$3.20/gal
state
#63 of 200 metros
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$72
state
#100 of 200 metros
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$42
state
#3 of 200 metros
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$85
state
#178 of 200 metros
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$1,300
state
#22 of 200 metros
Auto insurance (annual)
$1,400
state
#18 of 200 metros
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Lower natural-disaster risk; standard home coverage usually sufficient.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
82.1 — Relatively Moderate
metro-area
#38 of 200 metros
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$600
state
#16 of 200 metros
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$100
state
#1 of 200 metros
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
38
metro-area
#25 of 200 metros
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
600
metro-area
#14 of 200 metros
Homes with air conditioning (state)
92%
state
#105 of 200 metros
Heating degree-days (heat load)
7,200
metro-area
#190 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 90°F
3
metro-area
#12 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 100°F
0
metro-area
#5 of 200 metros
Avg summer high (state)
82°F
metro-area
#10 of 200 metros
Avg winter low
8°F
metro-area
#193 of 200 metros
Annual precipitation
34.6"
metro-area
#58 of 200 metros
Annual snowfall
48.7"
metro-area
#166 of 200 metros
Sunshine (% of possible)
54%
metro-area
#161 of 200 metros
Plant hardiness zone
5a
Frost window
05-15 → 10-01
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
320
state
#39 of 200 metros
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
1,600
state
#37 of 200 metros
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
18
metro-area
#180 of 200 metros
Parks
34
Hiking areas
3
Golf courses
20
Shooting ranges
3
Lakes
6
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
3
state
#87 of 200 metros
Permit detail
Moderate
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.