At a Glance
Median Income
$76,205
$36,138 per capita
Home Value
$395,100
Zillow: $486,078
Median Rent
$1,603/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
536/100K
1,677/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14.6% 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
3.0 / 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 $76,205 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,138. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowell is $395,100 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,078. Median rent is $1,603/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Lowell reports 536 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,677/100K. The murder rate is 4.3/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Lowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population114,799
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density8,435/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born29.5%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,205
Per Capita$36,138
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
B+
Home Value$395,100
Rent$1,603
Ownership44.0%
Zillow$486,078
Housing Units43,975
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent536/100K
Property1,677/100K
Murder4.3/100K
Assault467/100K
Burglary150/100K
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation105 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations72
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Lowell was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
29.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.