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Howard

Howard

Located in Brown County

$421,183 Average Value
$257 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

From quarries to community spaces in Howard

Just outside of Green Bay, the village of Howard offers an outdoorsy suburban alternative to the Packers city. The village used to be known for its quarries lining Duck Creek, but after the last one closed in 2002, the village started to turn into a more recreational destination. Home to just under 20,000 people, Howard’s growing housing market and new multi-purpose space highlight that Howard is still adapting and changing.

Howard borders Lake Michigan on its eastern edge.
Howard borders Lake Michigan on its eastern edge.
The new pavilion at Howard Commons Activity Complex hosts concerts and community gatherings.
The new pavilion at Howard Commons Activity Complex hosts concerts and community gatherings.
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Howard's old quarry turned into a beach

Duck Creek Quarry Beach opened in 2015 after the city filled the quarry and added sand along the shoreline. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, residents can swim or kayak. The village prohibits motorized boats at the beach, but Green Bay's docks are not as restrictive. Pinewood Park Outdoor Rink offers year-round skating. In Howard’s cold, long winters, people can ice skate on the indoor and outdoor rinks.
In 2023, the city opened the Howard Commons Activity Complex, a multi-purpose recreational and social space with pickleball courts, an open-air pavillion and an amphitheater. The $5 million center also includes a beer garden featuring local brews and wines. Many of the spaces are flexible to accommodate different needs and seasons. Even in the winter, patrons can lounge in one of the beer garden's Biergloos, a clear plastic-covered dome that groups and families can rent for a a couple of hours. Well after the last freeze of the season, many flock back to the center to soak in the summertime splash pad or rollerskate.

Duck Creek Quarry Beach provides beach access, quarry views, and kayaking options.
Duck Creek Quarry Beach provides beach access, quarry views, and kayaking options.
The beer garden at Howard Commons Complex offers brews, food trucks, and live entertainment.
The beer garden at Howard Commons Complex offers brews, food trucks, and live entertainment.
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Newer homes in Howard than Green Bay

Howard’s median housing price is a little under the national median but higher than Green Bay's. In addition to some historic properties, Howard’s housing market includes ranch-style homes built as early as the 1950s and new traditionals in subdivisions like Hazel Estates and Jewel Meadows. Many properties are spacious with lots spanning up to an acre. The Residences at Howard Commons is a newer apartment complex just steps from the activity complex.
The Howard Police Department maintains public safety for the community. Crime statistics for the area are not readily available.

Ranch-style homes in Howard offer spacious layouts with attached garages and wide lawns.
Ranch-style homes in Howard offer spacious layouts with attached garages and wide lawns.
New traditional homes are common throughout Howard.
New traditional homes are common throughout Howard.
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AP and IB classes offered at Howard's schools

Howard is part of the Howard-Suamico School District, which earns an A-minus from Niche and ranks as the fifth-best school district for athletes in Wisconsin. Bay Port High School is the district’s only high school and offers both Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses. Niche gives the high school an A-minus rating.

Bay Harbor Elementary School serves grades K through 4 and enrolls 404 students.
Bay Harbor Elementary School serves grades K through 4 and enrolls 404 students.
Bay Port High School has 1,928 students and earns an A grade on Niche.
Bay Port High School has 1,928 students and earns an A grade on Niche.
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Seasonal activities offered at Howard Commons Activity Center

The Duck Creek Triathlon goes through the village at the end of every June with swimming in the Duck Creek Quarry, a 13-mile bike ride in the village and a 5k run on the Mountain Bay Trail. On weekends from May to September, the Howard Commons center hosts concerts at amphitheater and brings in food trucks each week. Howard Commons Farmers Market is every Monday from June to August but focuses more on artisan crafts like jewelry, candles and fresh flowers than fresh produce like many farmers markets.

Duck Creek Quarry hosts the swimming portion of the Duck Creek Triathlon every June.
Duck Creek Quarry hosts the swimming portion of the Duck Creek Triathlon every June.
The Howard Commons amphitheater is a hub for concerts, plays, and local performances.
The Howard Commons amphitheater is a hub for concerts, plays, and local performances.
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Creekside dining and seafood dishes around Howard

Howard Commons has become the community’s focal and gathering point since its completion, making up for the village’s lack of a downtown. Restaurants instead line Glendale and Velp avenues—many offering cheese curds and seafood dishes on the menus. Some restaurants sit along Howard’s various waterways, like River’s Bend, where large windows looking out across Duck Creek. Most of the area’s shopping centers and grocery stores are outside Howard’s boundaries along Lineville Road. Urban Edge Town Center is technically in Suamico, offering an Aldi and Festival Foods. In the southern corner of the city, there’s a Meijer closer to the Green Bay side of Howard.

River’s Bend offers upscale dining with steak, seafood, and waterfront views.
River’s Bend offers upscale dining with steak, seafood, and waterfront views.
Howard residents grab affordable groceries at Aldi.
Howard residents grab affordable groceries at Aldi.
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Taking Interstate 41 to Packers games

Green Bay’s bus system doesn’t service Howard, so residents will need a car to get around. Velp Avenue connects the village to Green Bay for those commuting to the city’s manufacturers and factories for work or HSHS Saint Mary’s Hospital, about 3 miles away in Green Bay. Interstate 41 runs through the village's eastern side, connecting people to Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport and Lambeau Field, both about 6 miles away.

In the winter, the Green Bay area can get significant snow. The village plows and salts the streets, but many residents are used to driving in the snow. “The only difference between the first storm or two is that people act like they don’t know what they’re doing,” says Keller Williams Commercial Realtor Alex Young with a laugh. “They go, ‘I don’t know how to drive here anymore!’”

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Howard Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$442,900
Median Sale Price
$434,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$439,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$475,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$257

Area Facts

Number of Homes
241
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
2023
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,783
Below the national average
1,930
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,592
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Feb 7
    Open Sat 12:30PM - 1:30PM

    4454 Nature Ridge, Howard, WI 54313

    $564,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,716 Sq Ft
    • 4454 Nature Ridge

    2025 Showcase Home! Stunning ranch close to schools, shopping & scenic walking trail. Step inside & you are greeted by a warm & spacious Great Room where the stone flr-to-clg FP creates an inviting atmosphere perfect for cozy nights. Kitchen features a center island that invites casual dining & entertaining w/quartz countertops, stylish tile backsplash & pantry. Retreat to the primary BR, a

    Lisa Parkos Resource One Realty, LLC

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  • Sunday, Feb 8
    Open Sun 1PM - 2PM

    655 Sunset Ridge, Green Bay, WI 54313

    $784,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,959 Sq Ft
    • 655 Sunset Ridge

    Welcome to this 4 bdrm home located in the desirable Meacham's Crest! The heart of this residence is a chef’s dream kitchen, complete with sleek hard-surface countertops, spacious butler-style pantry, and a generous prep island. In the living area, you’ll find a striking stone gas fireplace anchoring the space, framed by 18’ coffered ceilings and a large 16’ window that embraces the room with

    Derek Antonissen Keller Williams Green Bay

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  • Saturday, Feb 7
    Open Sat 11AM - 12PM

    2882 Howard Commons, Green Bay, WI 54313

    $489,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,592 Sq Ft
    • 2882 Howard Commons

    Enjoy the privacy & convenience of this impressive Townhome in a desirable location near Howard Commons & walking trails. Zero-step entry w/ attached 2-car garage. Townhome features open concept design for entertaining along with inviting fireplace in Living Room for those cozy evenings at home. Kitchen offers large center island & abundant storage. Retreat to the primary bedroom featuring an

    Lisa Parkos Resource One Realty, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Howard Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
21,361
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$70,818
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$95,829

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
33%
Advanced Degrees
9.2%
% Population in Labor Force
72.9%
Above the national average
64.9%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

17 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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