At a Glance
Median Income
$45,625
$22,960 per capita
Home Value
$122,500
Zillow: $148,330
Median Rent
$769/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
19.3% 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
3.4 / 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 $45,625 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,960. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,656 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowell is $122,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,330. Median rent is $769/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.6% of adults in Lowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowell has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population512
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2,226/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,625
Per Capita$22,960
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$4,760M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,500
Rent$769
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$148,330
Housing Units292
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,492/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation622 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Lowell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.