At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$37,335 per capita
Home Value
$236,900
Zillow: $325,080
Median Rent
$1,222/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
468/100K
872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,335. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowell is $236,900 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,080. Median rent is $1,222/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Lowell reports 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 872/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Lowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowell has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population10,911
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,554/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$37,335
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,900
Rent$1,222
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$325,080
Housing Units3,969
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent468/100K
Property872/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault468/100K
Burglary96/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation673 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Lowell was founded in 1834.
The median home in Lowell was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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