At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$36,930 per capita
Home Value
$161,900
Zillow: $306,428
Median Rent
$638/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
1,521/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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 $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,930. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,002 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowell is $161,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,428. Median rent is $638/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Lowell reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,521/100K.
Education
8.9% of adults in Lowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowell has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population263
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$36,930
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$5,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,900
Rent$638
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$306,428
Housing Units158
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property1,521/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation830 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Lowell was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.