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Lowell, IN Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Serenity Cooper

Moving from St. Louis to Lowell next month

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,222 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lowell sits at 467.9 per 100K. With a population of 10,911, Lowell is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a v...

8 replies 11 upvotes moving
Isaiah M.

Quick question about Lowell

So, I'm a college student here and With a population of 10,911, Lowell is a small town. Household incomes average around $83,125 in Lowell. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this? It's not perfect, but the communi...

1 replies 4 upvotes qa
Santiago Perez

Best hidden gems in Lowell

OK so Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $83,125, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $83,125 in Lowell. Homes are going for about $236,900 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Co...

15 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Isaiah M.

Is Lowell getting better or worse?

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $236,900 on average. Poverty rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food...

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Isaiah M.

Biggest downsides of living in Lowell?

Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Lowell sits at 467.9 per 100K. With a population of 10,911, Lowell is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system v...

6 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Sophie Scott

Lowell is underrated, change my mind

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Nashville and You can expect to pay around $1,222 for rent here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your e...

5 replies 11 upvotes living
Sophie Scott

Should I move to Lowell or stay in Boston?

OK so I've been here for 17 years and Rent is about $1,222/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots?

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Mia Moore

What Lowell does better than anywhere else

OK so Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $83,125, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $236,900 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of liv...

1 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Melanie Lee

Commute times in Lowell -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and It's a a small town city with about 10,911 people. The median home value here is around $236,900, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarco...

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