Howell

Living in Howell, Michigan: Historic Downtown, More Home for the Money, Easy I-96 Access

Q: How are the schools in Howell, Michigan?

Howell is served by Howell Public Schools, a PreK-12 district with about 7,000 students. Some homes with Howell addresses fall in neighboring districts such as Fowlerville or Pinckney, so confirm the district for any specific address. We check that for every home we show.

Q: What is there to do in Howell, Michigan?

Howell hosts the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest every June, which has run since 1985, and the Howell Melon Festival in August, which has run since 1960. Downtown has local restaurants, shops and the historic Livingston County Courthouse. Lake Chemung and Thompson Lake are close by, and Brighton's shops and trails are about 15 minutes away.

Q: Where is Howell, Michigan, and what is the commute like?

Howell sits on I-96 in the middle of Livingston County. Brighton is about 15 minutes east, Lansing about 35 minutes west, Ann Arbor about 35 minutes south, and Novi about 30 minutes east. That central spot works well for households with jobs in different directions.

Q: What kinds of homes are in Howell, Michigan?

Howell has older homes near downtown, many subdivisions from the 1990s and 2000s, newer construction, lake homes on Lake Chemung and Thompson Lake, and acreage in the surrounding townships. See the market stats on this page for current prices.

$340,097

Average Sales Price

$307,500

Median Sales Price

Total Listings

65,040

Population

Howell, MI FAQs

Is Howell, Michigan a good place to live?

Howell is the county seat and largest city in Livingston County, with about 10,000 people (2020 census). It has a historic downtown, year-round festivals and quick access to I-96. Buyers often compare Howell with Brighton. Howell usually offers more home and land for the price, while Brighton is closer to Ann Arbor.

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LISTINGS

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1/39 39

Open Sat 12PM-2PM

$ 410,000

4 Beds2 Baths2,316 SqFt

802 Tanager TRL, Howell, MI 48843

Single Family Home

Listed by HomeCraft Real Estate
1/36 36

New

$ 299,000

4 Beds1 Bath1,500 SqFt

822 W Washington ST, Howell, MI 48843

Single Family Home

Listed by KW Realty Livingston
1/25 25

Active

$ 189,500

2 Beds2 Baths1,164 SqFt

1135 Curzon CT #104, Howell, MI 48843

Condo

Listed by Real Estate One-Brighton