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Howland, ME
B-
Population: 1,096
Home Price: $87,800
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Overview
Howland is a small town in the state of Maine with a population of 1,096. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Howland has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(F) Poor
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
29.7 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Howland, ME
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Howland
Maine
United States
Per Capita Income
$19,732
$32,660
$32,693
Median Household Income
$44,500
$56,162
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.4%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
9.1%
10.5%
Age
Howland
Maine
United States
Median Age
40.5
46.4
42.3
Gender
Howland
Maine
United States
Male
50.5%
48.0%
49.8%
Female
49.5%
52.0%
50.2%
Race
Howland
Maine
United States
White
100.0%
93.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
1.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.6%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.0%
3.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Howland
Maine
United States
Median Home Price
$87,800
$195,403
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$542
$737
$801
Family Households
42.6%
42.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.7%
29.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
77.0%
67.4%
72.9%
Renters
23.0%
32.6%
27.1%
Education
Howland
Maine
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.2%
4.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
43.6%
43.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.2%
19.5%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
6.4%
18.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Howland
Maine
United States
Mathematics
25.8%
34.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
50.8%
53.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Howland
Maine
United States
Murder
NA
1.0
3.0
Rape
NA
40.6
38.0
Robbery
NA
9.3
40.7
Assault
NA
57.2
188.5
Property Crime
Howland
Maine
United States
Burglary
NA
180.2
336.1
Theft
NA
1098.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
55.4
167.1
Arson
NA
6.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Howland, ME
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
pickles
snacks
ice cream
beer
teams
football
tennis
outdoors
country music
inspired by
outdoors
tv
hub
sports
gardens
sports
summer
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