HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE 2013

COMMUNITY

ECONOMIC

PROFILE For

Howell

Township Livingston County, Michigan

LOCATION Howell Township was organized in 1836 and its central location provides both a city and country feel. The Township is closely affiliated with the City of Howell and experiences considerable residential, commercial, and industrial growth. TAX RATES: 2012 Millage Residential Rate: Homestead: 23.4951 to 23.9757/ $1,000 of taxable value Non-Homestead: 41.4951 to 41.9757/ $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: 3525 Byron Road Howell, MI 48855 Mailing Address: 3525 Byron Road Howell, MI 48855 Phone: (517) 546-2817 Web Site: http://www.howell-mi-twp.org Business Hours Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. County Commissioners William Green – District 2 Ronald Van Houten – District 4 Donald Parker – District 5 Township Officials Supervisor: Mike Coddington Clerk: Carolyn Eaton Treasurer: Jonathan Hohenstein

HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE POPULATION 2000 Population 5,679 2010 Population 6,702 Male 3,294 Female 3,408 Population Estimate (July 2013) 6,656 Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010 POPULATION FORECAST 2020 8,200 2030 9,725 2040 11,866 Percent Change 2020-2040 44.7% Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010 2010 INCOME AND POVERTY Median Household Income $70,081 Per Capita Income $29,288 Persons in Poverty 677 Percentage of Persons in Poverty 10.2% Households in Poverty 235 Percentage of Households in Poverty 8.8%

HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE HOUSING 2010 Total Households 2,531 2010 Persons per Household 2.59 2010 Total Family Households 1,838 Family Households Occupied By: Husband-Wife Family 58.9% Male Householder 4.4% Female Householder 9.2% 2010 Total Non-Family Households 693 2010 Total Housing Units 2,716 Occupied By: Owner 89.8% Renter 10.2% Vacancy: Total Units Rate 9.6% 2010 Median Housing Value $170,800 2010 Median Gross Rent $802

HOUSING ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS 2011 Estimated Households (December) 2,561 2013 Estimated Housing Units 2,745 2013 Estimated Persons per Household 2.49 EDUCATION

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

HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN

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

HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE TRANSPORTATION

HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE Rail: Two (2) rail lines run through the Township Air: The Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport is located on Grand River Avenue at the intersection of M-59 and Grand River Avenue. The airport operates year round in all weather conditions and serves general aviation, commercial freight and passengers, law enforcement, flight instruction and aircraft maintenance. With a runway length of five-thousand two (5,002) feet and precision instrument landing systems, the airport serves all of Livingston County and southeast Michigan. The University of Michigan Survival Flight currently utilizes the airport for life flight operations and other rescue related means. Land is available for development in and around the airport. Inquiries may be made to Mark Johnson, Airport Manager of the Spencer J. Hardy Livingston County Airport at 517-546-6675. Highway: The Township is home to two (2) major highways; I-96 and M-59.

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.

HOWELL TOWNSHIP 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.

HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE 2008 LAND USE

HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE UTILITIES

HOWELL TOWNSHIP 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), CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS (www.charter.com, 877-728-3814)

WATER SUPPLY: MHOG (MARION, HOWELL, OCEOLA, AND GENOA) WATER AUTHORITY (800-881-4109), SEWER SERVICE: HOWELL TOWNSHIP WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT (888-481-0439) * For rates and types of service applicable to Howell Township, contact the utility provider for the most up to date information.

HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE COMMUNITY FACILITIES

HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE COMMUNITY FACILITIES (cont.)

Public Facilities: The Township Hall is currently located on Byron Road in the Township. Fire protection and emergency medical services are provided through contractual arrangements with the City of Howell and the Village of Fowlerville. Police protection is currently provided by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. Hospitals and Clinics: St. Joseph Mercy Livingston located in Howell, MI. Higher Education: Cleary University located in Howell, MI. There are branches of Washtenaw Community College and Lansing Community College located in the Township with technical training and classes offered at Mott Technical Training Center. Public Schools: The Howell School District provides K-12 education facilities to most of the school age children in the Township. Elementary schools are located in the northeast, northwest, and southwest parts of the township boundaries. Parochial Schools: Howell Township offers a number of private/parochial school options for children in the Township. A listing of these facilities may be found in local newspapers and media outlets. Recreational / Cultural Opportunities: Currently, recreational facilities are located at public school facilities. Parks located within the City of Howell and the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Park Authority serve the recreational needs of the Township adequately.

HOWELL TOWNSHIP 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 4,402 2030 Forecast 4,521 2040 Forecast 4,953 Total Numerical Change 2020 - 2040 551 Total Percent Change 2020 - 2040 12.5%

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

HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE INDUSTRIAL SITES:

HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE INDUSTRIAL SITES INFORMATION:

RK2 Industrial Park: The 47 acre site located off of Burkhart Road in Howell Township has rail access and proximity to I-96. The site has a full range of utilities including gas, electric, water, and sewer. Contact Howell Township for more details of the site and potential vacancies. McPherson Industrial Park: Zoned light industrial, this 242 acre industrial park has direct access to both M-59 and I-96 from McPherson Drive. The site is located on Grand River Avenue and offers a full range of utilities including gas, sewer, electric, and water. Bounding the City of Howell, the industrial park is home to several major employers in the area and has direct rail access. Trans West Industrial Center: The 232 acre Trans West Industrial Park sits at the corner of M-59 and Grand River Avenue. With direct rail access and a full range of utilities including water, sewer, gas, and electric, the site provides a home base to many of the area’s largest corporations. Trans West Industrial Center has direct access to M-59 and I-96, two of the area’s major transportation hubs.

HOWELL TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE