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Howell, NJ
Howell · NJ 07731
Updated June 14, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$530K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.5/10
Schools
91 min
to Midtown Manhattan
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
BSchools
75/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score50/100
Our Take
Howell offers solid schools and a family‑friendly feel, but the area is car‑centric and the commute to Manhattan is long. It's a decent spot if you can tolerate limited walkability and higher living costs compared to some nearby suburbs.
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The Good
- ✓Highly rated public schools
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Family‑friendly parks and recreational areas
- ✓Quiet, suburban feel with good schools
Real Talk
- !Walkability and transit are limited—most errands need a car
- !Commute to NYC is 90+ minutes, making it a long‑haul for daily commuters
- !Living costs (taxes, utilities, insurance) can be higher than neighboring towns
- !Property tax rates in Ocean County tend to be on the upper end
- $High property taxes (avg. 2.5% of home value annually)
- $Potential HOA fees for condos and townhouse complexes
- $Winter heating costs can add to utility bills
Best For
Families with school-aged childrenRemote workers seeking quiet suburbRetirees looking for a safe, family-oriented communityPeople who can handle a long commute to Manhattan
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Howell, NJ
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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