The Town FilesHowe, Texas
Town in Grayson County · population 3,571 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $201,300
- Household income
- $51,108
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 29.6
Howe is a town of 3,571 people in Grayson County, Texas. The median home is worth $201,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more of a college town than 94% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 89% of Texas towns, more upscale than 77% of Texas towns.
How Howe ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Howe is worth $201,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $51,108, which is more affordable than 17% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,217 a month. 60.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Howe | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,217 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $51,108 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 60.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Howe
| People | Howe | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 38.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Howe
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 33.9°F. About 44.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 43 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Howe since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 9, 2006 about 7.5 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 47 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 8, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 125 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 16, 1989.
Severe weather in Grayson County since 1996
Grayson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Grayson County
Grayson County had 52,026 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,282 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Howe itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Howe
4 public schools with 1,282 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWE H S | 9-12 | 365 | 11.4 |
| SUMMIT HILL EL | PK-2 | 354 | 16.1 |
| HOWE INT | 3-5 | 284 | 14.2 |
| HOWE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 279 | 11.2 |
Towns near Howe
- Van Alstyne, TX6.2 mi · 4,369 people · home $342,700
- Sherman, TX8.4 mi · 43,645 people · home $243,500
- Anna, TX11.6 mi · 16,896 people · home $351,700
- Melissa, TX15.5 mi · 13,901 people · home $454,000
- Celina, TX16.4 mi · 16,739 people · home $509,600
- Denison, TX18.0 mi · 24,479 people · home $180,900
- Whitesboro, TX19.6 mi · 4,074 people · home $249,800
- Pilot Point, TX21.0 mi · 4,381 people · home $292,500
Howe questions
Is Howe, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Howe scores better for retirees than 69% of Texas towns and quieter than 34%. 7.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.6).
How much does a house cost in Howe?
The median owner-occupied home in Howe is valued at $201,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,108, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,217 a month.
What is the weather like in Howe?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 33.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Howe get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Howe since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 9, 2006. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)