Howard, WI — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

Brown County · Green Bay · population 21,961

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80
Hot
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Howard stands

At or near all-time high. home values up 5.8% in the last year. averaging 7.0% annual growth over 5 years. population growing 2.4% per year.

Median home $395,949
1-year +5.8%
5-yr CAGR +7.0%
vs 5-yr peak +0.0%
Population +2.4%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-04$396k$184k$260k$336k$412k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
15/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
80/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 28.2
Rent

At a 28.2 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Howard for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.

How the momentum score breaks down

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Home YoY
78 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
74 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Population growth
84 · w16%
Home 10-yr CAGR
76 · w10%
Long thesis

Howard has been growing population at 2.4% per year while home values compounded +7.0% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.

Short thesis

Howard's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Howard

Howard is a city in Brown County, Wisconsin, with an estimated population of 21,961. It anchors the Green Bay metro area. The population has grown 2.4% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Howard is $395,949 as of 2026-04, up 5.8% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.0% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Howard average $1,170 per month. The composite momentum score is 80 of 100 (Hot). Buyers should expect competition and limited negotiation room in this market.

Bull case

People are voting with their feet: population growing 2.4% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
Healthy 5-year run: +7.0% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
Quiet strength: +5.8% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

Bear case

Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

Playbook

Buyer

Expect competition, escalation clauses, and pressure to waive inspections. Make your strongest offer up front — Hot markets reward decisiveness, not negotiation. If you can't write a clean offer, you may not be the best fit for this market right now.

Seller

Price slightly above recent comps and let multiple offers work. Days-on-market should be short. Don't accept the first offer in the first 48 hours unless it's significantly above ask.

Investor

Cap rates will look ugly in a Hot market — your thesis has to be appreciation, not yield. Don't expect cash flow; expect to ride the trend and exit before it stalls.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Brown County right now.

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Cities like Howard

Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
27° / 11°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
81° / 60°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
188
~52% of year
Annual precip
33″ rain
47″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Moderate
Wildfire
Very low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Green Bay area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
73%
Humid climate
Median household income
$72,500
Wisconsin state median
Top industries (state-level)
ManufacturingHealthcareDairy/Food

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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