Vermont
Lowell is a small town in Vermont with a population of 231. Residents earn $79,250 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lowell receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Lowell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lowell is $79,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 60 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lowell is $184,400, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Lowell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 98.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,250 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,921 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $988 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,823 |
| Unemployment | 11.0% |
| 206% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,102 |
| County GDP | $1,563M |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,963 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.78% |
| Commute Time | 60.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $184,400 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $223,740 |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,963 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.78% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,961/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.8 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 98.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,223 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7935°N, 72.4328°W |
| County FIPS | 50019 |
Winner: Republican by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 77.0% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 60.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |