What is the median household income in Howard Township, OH?
The median household income in Howard Township, OH is $104,696 (±$18,366) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,233 a month would take about $49,300 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Howard Township, the median household income went from $71,341 in 2015–2019 to $104,696 in 2020–2024 (+46.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $104,696 (±$18,366)
- Median renter income
- $55,114 (±$46,017)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $49,300
Income in Howard Township against Knox County, its state and the nation
| Howard Township | Knox County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,696 (±$18,366) | $73,878 (±$3,321) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $55,114 (±$46,017) | $41,529 (±$2,800) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $112,651 (±$24,408) | $87,159 (±$4,303) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,233 (±$953) | $950 (±$42) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Howard Township, median household income is higher than in Knox County ($73,878).
It is also higher than in Ohio ($71,389).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Knox County, Howard Township ranks 5 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 271 of 2,325.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Howard Township
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,233 a month ($14,796 a year) needs an income of about $49,300 a year.
The median renting household in Howard Township earns $55,114 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,341 (±$7,769) | $104,696 (±$18,366) | +46.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,125 (±$61) | $1,233 (±$953) | +9.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $161,400 (±$8,747) | $287,100 (±$22,772) | +77.9% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Howard Township
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Township | — | $104,696 (±$18,366) | — |
| Apple Valley | 1.6 mi | $100,593 (±$23,960) | Not measurably different |
| Danville | 4.1 mi | $53,194 (±$18,313) | Lower |
| Gambier | 4.5 mi | $93,365 (±$31,037) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Knox County) | 4.8 mi | $82,218 (±$11,354) | Lower |
| College Township | 4.8 mi | $100,882 (±$35,466) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Knox County) | 4.9 mi | $83,977 (±$29,914) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Knox County) | 5.2 mi | $68,636 (±$13,278) | Lower |
| Brown Township (Knox County) | 6.0 mi | $72,613 (±$21,361) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Danville, OH ($53,194), Monroe Township (Knox County), OH ($82,218), Union Township (Knox County), OH ($68,636).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Township | $135,245 (±$41,735) |
| 2 | Pleasant Township (Knox County) | $124,119 (±$21,857) |
| 3 | Liberty Township (Knox County) | $121,058 (±$10,435) |
| 4 | Jefferson Township (Knox County) | $116,579 (±$28,241) |
| 5 | Howard Township | $104,696 (±$18,366) |
| 6 | College Township | $100,882 (±$35,466) |
| 7 | Apple Valley | $100,593 (±$23,960) |
| 8 | Morris Township | $98,750 (±$33,948) |
| 9 | Gambier | $93,365 (±$31,037) |
| 10 | Milford Township (Knox County) | $91,182 (±$19,551) |
| 11 | Hilliar Township | $91,019 (±$17,740) |
Showing 11 of 29 places in Knox County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Howard Township
What is the median household income in Howard Township?
The median household income in Howard Township is $104,696 (±$18,366) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Howard Township?
About $49,300 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,233 a month.
Have incomes in Howard Township kept up with inflation?
In Howard Township, the median household income went from $71,341 in 2015–2019 to $104,696 in 2020–2024 (+46.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Howard Township?
The median renting household in Howard Township, OH earns $55,114 (±$46,017) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard township, Knox County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard township, Knox County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard township, Knox County, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard township, Knox County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard township, Knox County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard township, Knox County, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Howard township, Knox County, Ohio (county subdivision:36526, in state:39 county:083).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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