At a Glance
Median Income
$51,829
$35,535 per capita
Home Value
$152,200
Zillow: $267,698
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
243/100K
971/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 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 $51,829 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,535. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowell is $152,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,698. Median rent is $1,044/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Lowell reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 971/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Lowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowell has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,711
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,008/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,829
Per Capita$35,535
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,200
Rent$1,044
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$267,698
Housing Units1,525
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent243/100K
Property971/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault189/100K
Burglary135/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation733 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Lowell was founded in 1879.
The median home in Lowell was built in 1968.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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