CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE 2013

COMMUNITY

ECONOMIC

PROFILE For

City of Howell Livingston County, Michigan

LOCATION As the county seat, the City of Howell is centrally located within Livingston County. As the most populated city in the County, Howell is known for its rich architectural history and Romanesque style county courthouse that is on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places. TAX RATES: 2012 Millage Residential Rate: Homestead: 37.5967/ $1,000 of taxable value Non-Homestead: 55.5967/ $1,000 of taxable value Sources: Livingston County Department of Planning, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), Livingston County Equalization, U.S.Census Bureau, Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Prepared by: Livingston County Department of Planning, July 2013.

GOVERNMENT Hall Address: 611 E. Grand River Howell, MI 48843 Mailing Address: 611 E. Grand River Howell, MI 48843 Phone: (517) 546-3500 Web Site: www.cityofhowell.org Business Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m County Commissioners Steve Williams – District 6 City Officials Mayor: Phillip Campbell Clerk: Jane Cartwright Treasurer: Catherine Stanislawski

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE POPULATION 2000 Population 9,232 2010 Population 9,489 Male 4,577 Female 4,912 Population Estimate (July 2013) 9,714 Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010 POPULATION FORECAST 2020 9,816 2030 10,376 2040 11,448 Percent Change 2020-2040 16.6%

Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010 2010 INCOME AND POVERTY Median Household Income $43,094 Per Capita Income $23,279 Persons in Poverty 1072 Percentage of Persons in Poverty 11.8% Households in Poverty 437 Percentage of Households in Poverty 11.1%

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE HOUSING 2010 Total Households 4,028 2010 Persons per Household 2.25 2010 Total Family Households 2,237 Family Households Occupied By: Husband-Wife Family 66.3% Male Householder 9.1% Female Householder 24.5% 2010 Total Non-Family Households 1,791 2010 Total Housing Units 4,551 Occupied By: Owner 53.4% Renter 46.6% Vacancy: Total Units 523 Rate 11.5% 2010 Median Housing Value $154,500 2010 Median Gross Rent $810

HOUSING ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS 2011 Estimated Households (December) 4,058 2013 Estimated Housing Units 4,549 2013 Estimated Persons per Household 2.24 EDUCATION

Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN

Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE TRANSPORTATION

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE Rail: CSX Railroad operates two (2) main lines through the City of Howell. Air: No major airports; Spencer J. Hardy Livingston County Airport is located in Howell Township approximately 3 miles away from the City Hall. Highway: While there are no major highway through the City, Highland Road and Grand River Avenue are both heavily travelled routes that lead to I-96.

Bus: LETS (Livingston Essential Transportation Service) will travel anywhere in the Township or County with advance notice. Call 517-546-6600 for rates and scheduling information.

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE COMMUTING DATA

Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010

STREETS DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: Roads may become dedicated via an approval process with the Livingston County Road Commission. IMPROVEMENTS PROCESS: Subject to Township and Livingston County Road Commission approval.

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE 2008 LAND USE

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE UTILITIES

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE UTILITIES INFORMATION ELECTRICAL POWER: DTE ENERGY (www.dteenergy.com, 800-477-4747)NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTOR: CONSUMERS ENERGY (www.consumersenergy.com, 800-477-5050) TELEPHONE SERVICE: AT&T (www.att.com, 800-464-7928) BROADBAND/INTERNET SERVICE: AT&T, COMCAST (www.comcast.com, 800-266-2278) CABLE TELEVISION: COMCAST (www.comcast.com, 800-266-2278), AT&T UVERSE (www.att.com, 800-464-7928)

WATER SUPPLY: CITY OF HOWELL WATER TREATMENT (www.cityofhowell.org, 517-546-3500) SEWER SERVICE: CITY OF HOWELL WWTP (www.cityofhowell.org, 517-546-3500) * For rates and types of service applicable to the City of Howell, contact the city hall for the most up to date information.

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE COMMUNITY FACILITIES

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE COMMUNITY FACILITIES (cont.)

Public Facilities: The City Hall is located at 611 E. Grand River Avenue and houses the majority of the City departments including the police department that offers exclusive service to city residents with street patrol, detective, school resource, and bike patrol. The Howell Fire Authority is responsible for the City’s fire needs as well as the five (5) surrounding townships of Cohoctah, Deerfield, Genoa, Howell, Marion, and Oceola. Hospitals and Clinics: St. Joseph Mercy Livingston located in Howell, MI. Higher Education: Cleary University located in Howell, MI. Public Schools: The Howell School District provides K-12 education facilities to most of the school age children in the City of Howell. Parochial Schools: There are parochial/private schools available in the City. Recreational / Cultural Opportunities: The City’s desire for recreation as an integral part of its master plan is demonstrated with over 96 acres of parks and facilities within the City of Howell. Among the most prominent is the Howell City Park with over 22 acres of open space. The park offers picnic tables, grills, shelters, and playgrounds, beaches on Thompson Lake, ball/open fields, and concessions. The Barnard Community Center and the Paul Bennett Recreation Center offer ball fields, paths, concessions, tennis, basketball, and senior centers. The Paul Bennett Recreation Center located at 925 W. Grand River Avenue currently serves as the headquarters for the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Department. Weekday preschool and community education classes are held at the center, while the facility also houses a weekday senior center and provides a location for craft shows, meetings, dances, and parties.

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE LABOR FORCE Livingston County Unemployment Stats (May 2012) Labor Force: 87,635 Employment 80,572 Unemployment 7,063 Unemployment Rate 8.1% EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS 2020 Forecast 12,331 2030 Forecast 13,126 2040 Forecast 14,040 Total Numerical Change 2020 - 2040 1,709 Total Percent Change 2020 - 2040 13.9%

TOP 10 LARGEST INDUSTRIES BY PAID EMPLOYEES: 10 Largest Industries by Paid Employees: Number of Employees • Food Services & Drinking Places 4,403 • Insurance Carriers and Related Activities 2,754 • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 2,650 • General Merchandise Stores 2,497 • Ambulatory Health Care Services 2,389 • Administrative & Support 2,149 • Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 1,831 • Specialty Trade Contractors 1,348 • Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores 1,245 • Food & Beverage Stores 1,116

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE INDUSTRIAL SITES:

CITY OF HOWELL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE INDUSTRIAL SITES INFORMATION:

McPherson Industrial Park: The 242 acre McPherson Industrial Park is located off of Highlander Way in the City of Howell. As the largest industrial park in the immediate area, it is home to Pepsi Bottling Company along with other international recognized brands. The park has access to I-96 from Grand River Avenue in the City and boasts a full range of utilities including gas, water, sewer, and electric.