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Howell Michigan Howell, Michigan HistoryThe city of Howell, Michigan as we know it now, was established as a village by an act of Legislature on March 14, 1863, consisting of sections 35 and 36, and the south half of sections 25 and 26 of Howell Township.
In 1835, John D. Pinckney built the first log house in this area and the settlement became known as Livingston Centre. In this year, Moses Thompson and his family migrated here from New York and Livingston Centre began to grow in population. The first building erected was a two story frame house, which was a public house. This structure was built by Misters Crane and Brooks and was known as the Eagle Tavern, or hotel, for Mr. Amos, who was the first settler within the village. The establishment stood on the southeast corner of Grand River and Walnut Street. Howell, Michigan and Brighton, Michigan make Livingston County, Michigan one of the fastest growing counties in the State of Michigan. According to Census Bureau estimates, the population of Livingston County increased by 10.1% from 2000 to 2003. The number of people living in the county rose from 156,951 to 172,881. Howell is the county seat of Livingston County and is located mostly within Howell Township. Howell is the host of the Howell Melon Festival, an annual festival of the Howell melon. The three day festival, held in mid-August, draws approximately 50,000 visitors each year. Howell is also the site of the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, an annual hot air balloon festival that is held the third weekend of June. Howell, Michigan Demographics The median income for a hosehold in the city of Howell is $43,958, and the median income for a family is $57,149.
The number of permits pulled in the county each year has steadily increased over the 1990 decade. In 1999, the number of permits pulled (2,299 permits) is double the number of permits pulled in 1991 (1138 permits). Housing Sale Price The southeast quadrant of Livingston County (Hamburg, Green Oak, Brighton and Genoa Townships and the City of Brighton) has consistently maintained the highest average housing sales price in the county with a 1999 average of $222,838. The northeast quadrant of the county has the second highest average housing sales price of $204,775. Households The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments projects that from 1990 to 2020 all Livingston County townships will sustain a gain of 63.7 percent or more in the number of total households; ten of the sixteen townships will experience a doubling of their number of households. Of the total 53,657 estimated 1999 households in Livingston County, the largest number of households within a township is 6,695 in Hamburg Township; comprising 12.5 percent of the county total. Brighton Township (5,944), Genoa Township (5,667) and Green Oak Township (5,200) have the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th largest number of households among the townships. Conway Township is estimated to have the least number of households (864) within the county. Among county cities and villages, Howell has the largest estimated number of households (3,901). The 1990 Census revealed that there are 2.97 persons per Livingston County household. This is down from a 1980 figure of 3.15 persons per household and this decrease can probably be attributed to a 20 percent gain in the total number of housing units constructed between 1980 and 1990 compared to a 15.3 percent in population during this same time period; with housing starts ahead of population growth, there were more housing units for fewer people. Despite this decrease in the number of persons per household, Livingston County has a slightly higher average number of persons per household than the state average of 2.66 Population Growth Compared with the surrounding counties of Oakland, Washtenaw, Ingham, Jackson, Shiawassee and Genesee, Livingston County has far exceeded their 1980-1990 percent population changes. Oakland, Washtenaw and Ingham Counties have positive growth trends but the remaining counties that surround Livingston County have percent population changes that have declined. Livingston County currently (1999) ranks 1st in terms of percent population change, from 1990 to 1999, among Michigan counties. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the 1999 population of Livingston County is 151,496; this estimate represents a gain of 35,851persons since 1990, for a percent population change of 31%. The southeast quadrant of Livingston County accounts for 48% of the 1990 county population. The communities that comprise southeast Livingston County are Brighton Township with 14,815 residents, Genoa Township with 10,820 residents, Hamburg Township with 13,083, Green Oak Township with 11,604 residents and the City of Brighton with 5,686 residents. The four townships are the most heavily populated townships in the county with 315 - 447 persons per square mile (Brighton 448, Genoa 316, Hamburg 404, Green Oak 334). Current 1999 estimates show Hamburg Township as the most populated county township (18,879) with Brighton Township as a close second (18,401). According to regional population forecasts, the southeast Livingston County townships will experience 22 - 60% population growth between the years 2000 and 2020. When it comes to the Brighton Real Estate market, Pat Lotz is your REALTOR® with knowledge and expertise in the area. Be sure to check out the Featured Listings and MLS Home Search for available homes in the area.Get Moving, call Pat Lotz 734-637-3668. Howell, Michigan Festivals
Howell Melon Festival
The famous Howell melon is celebrated the third weekend in August at the annual Melon Festival. Hosted by the Howell Jaycees, this festival is known for its large parade, hundreds of arts and crafts exhibitors, music, dancing, entertainment and, of course, all the Howell Honeysweet Melons you can eat. Complete event information and tickets can be found at www.howellmelonfestival.com
The Michigan Challenge Balloon Festival is located at the Howell High School complex, 1200 West Grand River Avenue. Events and entertainment are also held in downtown Howell, about a mile east of the High School. Activities at the high school launch site include balloon fly-ins and launches, Comcast skydivers, skate board exhibitions, Windjammers stunt kite shows, a medieval village, a juried arts festival, Rock-N-Roll K-9s, music, Citizens Insurance Family Fun Tent, classic cars, games, carnival rides, concerts, comedy and juggling. Mass balloon launches take place, weather permitting, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, between 6 and 8 p.m. Early birds can arrive just after dawn on Saturday and Sunday to watch the pilots compete as they fly in to the site after launching their craft from locations in the countryside. Serena´s Song, the world´s first handicap-accessible balloon, will take guests who use wheelchairs up for free tethered balloon rides during launch times. New to the Michigan Challenge this year is AARP The Magazine Road Show offering health screenings, massages, product samples, contests and seminars. The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, hosts the event. Major Sponsor of the Michigan Challenge is National City Bank. For more information on the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, call the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce at (517) 546-3920 or visit www.michiganchallenge.com.
The Howell Fantasy of Lights Parade always takes place the Friday after Thanksgiving..... The Howell Fantasy of Lights Parade for the Howell Area, is the start of the Holiday season! This nighttime parade includes dozens of illuminated floats, marching bands, over 50 other entries, and of course, Santa Claus. Complete event information can be found on the Howell Chamber of Commerce Fantasy of Lights page HERE..... When it comes to the Brighton, Michigan and Howell, Michigan Real Estate market, Pat Lotz is your Brighton-Howell Michigan REALTOR® with knowledge and expertise in the area. Be sure to check out the Featured Listings and MLS Home Search for available homes in the area. Get Moving, call Pat Lotz 734-637-3668.
Brighton Recreation Area Links: Consisting of nearly 5,000 acres of rolling woods and meadows interspersed with lakes, streams and marshes. There are several campgrounds, beaches and hiking and mountain bike trails. The majority of the area is open to hunting, fishing and most winter activities including snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. It also features complete equestrian facilities, including a riding stable with rental horses, campground, staging area and 18 miles of bridle trails. Island Lake Recreation Area Links: Offers a "up north" experience in southeastern Michigan. 4,000 acre park, that offers four miles of paved biking trails, two swimming beaches and beach house, picnic area & pavilion, hunting, fishing, archery range, more than 18 miles of trails for hiking, and 14 miles of trails for biking. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling is allowed along the unpaved portions of the trails and only allowed with 4" or more of snow. Metal detecting areas. There is no camping. Pinckney Recreation Area Links: Numerous lakes within 11,000 acres. Picnicking, playground, fishing, beaches, concession stand and boat launches. Rowboat, canoe, paddleboat, kayak rentals. Private liveries, stables. Extensive trail system for hikers and mountain bikers. In the winter these trails can be used for cross-country skiing. Snowmobiling in designated areas and ice fishing is available on Silver, North and South Lakes. 180 modern campsites at Bruin Lake and rustic camping on Crooked Lake. Backpack camping is available along the Potawatomi Trail. Bridle trails and metal detecting area. Howell Michigan Schools
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Howell Michigan Schools Howell Schools District Information
Dollars Per Student $7529 Students 9566 Teachers and Staff 477 Student/Teacher Ratio 20 Grade Levels PK-12
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When it comes to the Brighton, Michigan and Howell, Michigan Real Estate market, Pat Lotz is your Brighton-Howell Michigan REALTOR® with knowledge and expertise in the area. Be sure to check out the Featured Listings and MLS Home Search for available homes in the area. Get Moving, call Pat Lotz 734-637-3668.
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