At a Glance
Median Income
$76,205
$36,138 per capita
Home Value
$395,100
Zillow: $471,792
Median Rent
$1,603/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
363/100K
1,483/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
258 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
3.0 / 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 3.6% (0% below 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 $471,792. 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 363 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,483/100K. The murder rate is 3.6/100K.
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 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 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 Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,205
Per Capita$36,138
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
B+
Home Value$395,100
Rent$1,603
Ownership44.0%
Zillow$471,792
Housing Units43,975
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent363/100K
Property1,483/100K
Murder3.6/100K
Assault252/100K
Burglary262/100K
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days258/yr
Rain59.5 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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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