At a Glance
Median Income
$88,214
$35,032 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
Zillow: $165,179
Median Rent
$937/mo
15.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
16.4% 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+
3.6 / 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 $88,214 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,032. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowell is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,179. Median rent is $937/month, with 15.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
7.5% of adults in Lowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowell has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population304
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density981/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,214
Per Capita$35,032
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent$937
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$165,179
Housing Units151
Rent Burden15.2%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation831 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lowell was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.