At a Glance
Median Income
$90,078
$42,445 per capita
Home Value
$339,800
Zillow: $449,149
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
44.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.5% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lowell residents earn a median household income of $90,078 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,445. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,531 business establishments, including 1,012 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowell is $339,800 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,149. Median rent is $1,086/month, with 44.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
23.0% of adults in Lowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowell has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,221
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density1,403/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,078
Per Capita$42,445
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$23,574M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
A+
Home Value$339,800
Rent$1,086
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$449,149
Housing Units512
Rent Burden44.5%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,116/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation749 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Lowell was founded in 1954.
The median home in Lowell was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,012 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.