Stella Long moving Oct 23, 2025

Hello, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Lowell sits at 363.5 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $395,100 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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