At a Glance
Median Income
$92,986
$38,439 per capita
Home Value
$260,100
Zillow: $354,791
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
249/100K
665/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
11.6% smoking rate
How Lowell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lowell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lowell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lowell residents earn a median household income of $92,986 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,439. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowell is $260,100 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,791. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Lowell reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 665/100K.
Education
29.2% of adults in Lowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowell has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,438
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,069/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born14.8%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,986
Per Capita$38,439
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
A+
Home Value$260,100
Rent$1,080
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$354,791
Housing Units3,520
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent249/100K
Property665/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation1,325 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Lowell was founded in 1881.
The median home in Lowell was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
14.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.