Lowell, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
4,133 Population
$71,406 Median Income
$231,100 Home Value
$788 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
284 Violent Crime / 100K
36.5 yrs Median Age
27.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
4.4
Economy
4.9
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.2
Education

People

Population4,133
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,435/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94.0%

Economy

4.4/5
Median Income$71,406
Per Capita Income$32,848
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty Rate2.9%
County GDP$2,329M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$231,100
Zillow Value$393,835
Median Rent$788
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Depression30.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime284/100K
Property Crime2,320/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft25.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul22° / 71°
Rain36 in/yr
Snow54 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

3.2/5
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+92.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Work From Home7.1%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Lowell Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$71,406
Home Value$231,100
Median Rent$788
Poverty Rate2.9%
Bachelor's Degree+27.2%
Unemployment1.4%
Violent Crime283.6 /100K
Avg Temperature47.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,133
Population Density1,435 per sq mi
Median Age36.5 years
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94% Black 0.5% Hispanic 0.2% Other 5.3%
White94.0%
Black or African American0.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.3%

Language

English Only98.8%
Spanish Speakers1.2%
English 98.8% Spanish 1.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.0%
Health Insurance94.7%

Income

5% below avg
Median Household Income$71,406
Per Capita Income$32,848
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$935
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$62,052

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.4%
Poverty Rate2.9%
Total Establishments (County)1,090
County GDP$2,329M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation85
Healthcare Facilities111
Retail Stores136
Manufacturing65
Total Establishments1,090

Industry Mix

Restaurants 85 Healthcare 111 Retail 136 Manufacturing 65

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$62,052
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,340

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.6 min
Work From Home7.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

18% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$231,100
Zillow Home Value Index$393,835

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$289,900
Price Per Sq Ft$239
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops28.6%
Active Inventory7

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied71.1%

Rental Costs

32% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$788

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,340
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.88%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression30.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.7%
Regular Checkup77.6%
Premature Death Rate6,910 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access65.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)111
Restaurants (County)85

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime283.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape77.3 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault206.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,320.2 /100K
Burglary257.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,036.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft25.8 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

22°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation35.9 in
Annual Snowfall54.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation639 ft (195 m)
Land Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density1,435 per sq mi
Latitude42.9346°
Longitude-85.3462°
County FIPS26067

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.2%
D 33.3%

Republican +31.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.2%
High School+92.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,435 per sq mi
Land Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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