What are the schools like in Howe, TX?

Howe is served primarily by HOWE ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Howe?

The median household income in Howe, TX is $59,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Howe, TX?

Howe has an average high temperature of 52.6°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.6 inches.

Howe, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Howe, TX affordable or expensive?

Howe's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Howe is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $141,300 and the median rent is $1,022 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Howe, TX?

Howe has a violent crime rate of 81.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 162.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Howe, TX a Good Place to Live?

Howe is a small town of 3,553 in Texas, with a median household income of $59,375 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Howe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Howe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Howe city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.8

Howe's overall cost of living index is 91.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Howe costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Howe, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$141,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,022	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Howe's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.3 /100k

Property Crime

162.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Howe is served primarily by HOWE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Howe, TX	National Avg
School District	HOWE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Howe sees average highs of 52.6°F in January and 92.5°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 2.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Howe, TX
Average High — January	52.6°F
Average High — July	92.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	2.6"

Demographics

Metric	Howe, TX	National Avg
Population	3,553	—
Median Age	28.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	34.0%	22.2%
65 and over	6.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dorchester, TX 5 mi Van Alstyne, TX 6 mi Tom Bean, TX 8 mi Sherman, TX 8 mi Southmayd, TX 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Howe

Howe, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75459

Howe vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howe, TX affordable or expensive?

Howe's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Howe roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $141,300 and median rent is $1,022/month.

What is the crime rate in Howe, TX?

Howe's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 162.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Howe?

Public schools in Howe are operated by HOWE ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Howe, TX a good place to live?

Howe, TX has a population of 3,553, a median household income of $59,375, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Howe?

Howe averages 52.6°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 2.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Howe?

Howe, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75459.

What is the population of Howe?

The population of Howe, Texas is 3,553 with a median age of 28.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Howe?

Key numbers for living in Howe: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $141,300, median household income $59,375, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Howe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.