Signals
Howell
Northbrook
Opportunity
57 · Top 48%
vs67 · Top 28%
Climate
59 · Bottom 12%
vs64 · Bottom 32%
Physical resilience
94 · Top 5%
vs89 · Top 12%
Housing affordability
72 · Bottom 36%
vs78 · Bottom 46%
Access
83 · Bottom 27%
vs97 · Top 30%
Economic stability
68 · Top 35%
vs60 · Top 50%
Measured values
| Metric | Howell | Northbrook | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,021 | 10,742 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $60,449 | $67,426 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $44,479 | $29,760 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 2,008/sq mi | 5,563/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $265,600 | $157,400 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,177 | $1,555 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 53.9% | 77.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 3.7% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | 1.2% | 0.8% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 21.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 7.7% | 10.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 83°F | 87°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 14°F | 22°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 33.1" | 41.4" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 35 mi | 14 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 25.2 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 40.8 | 36.3 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Howell
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind.
Northbrook
Elevated or high exposure: tornado.
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65
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76
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