Livingston County, Michigan
Howell Real Estate and Local Guide
Howell was platted in 1835, became the Livingston County seat in 1836, and its five-block downtown along Grand River Avenue has served as the county's commercial center since the 1830s. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Howell best.
About the area
Living in Howell, MI
Howell Main Street won the 2018 Great American Main Street Award from Main Street America, one of three winning communities nationwide that year..
The housing market
Homes in Howell
- 50.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- 38.3% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- Median home value of $240,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Howell home
Livingston County Courthouse
Richardsonian Romanesque brick courthouse built 1889 to 1890 at 200 East Grand River Avenue and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
Howell Opera House
Theater that opened December 30, 1881, on Grand River Avenue and has been owned by the Livingston Arts Council since 2000.
Michigan Challenge Balloonfest
Hot air balloon festival hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce that returned to Howell High School for its 41st year in June 2026.
Scofield Park
City park at Thompson and Barnard Streets with a Thompson Lake swimming beach, playground, picnic areas, and boat launch.
Lakeside Park
City park on the north side of Thompson Lake, one of twelve parks maintained by the City of Howell.
Neighborhoods
Howell areas to know
Howell Downtown Historic District
Commercial historic district covering five blocks of Grand River Avenue, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 with 46 contributing buildings.
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.