Median Income
$67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value
$180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$795
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.1%
236% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.6%
10% higher than US avg
How Low Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,020
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$42,600
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty13.6%
Commute45 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$795
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units495
Rent Burden4.1%
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+37.5%
Graduate+2.8%
Is Low a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Low receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Low offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Low is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.1%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Low is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.5% have completed high school.
Low has a population of 1,020 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).
Population
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 52.5% |
| 33% below US avg |
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| 211% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.9% |
The median household income in Low is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,500 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.1% |
| 236% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 44.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 49.2% |
The median home value in Low is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $795 (32% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $180,000 |
| 36% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $795 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 4.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.1% |
| Housing Units | 495 |
Property Tax