At a Glance
Median Income
$79,250
$29,921 per capita
Home Value
$184,400
Zillow: $257,049
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
13.8% 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+
3.5 / 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 $79,250 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,921. The unemployment rate stands at 15.7% (336% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,102 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowell is $184,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,049. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.4% of adults in Lowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowell has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population231
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$79,250
Per Capita$29,921
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,400
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$257,049
Housing Units114
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,961/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation1,223 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute60 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Lowell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Kingdom International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.