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Lowell, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dodge County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
263 Population 266/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $36,930 per capita
$161,900 Home Value $306,428 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
37 Violent Crime/100K 1,521 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,900 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lowell, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$36,930 per capita
Home Value
$161,900
43% below
Zillow: $306,428
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
90% below
1,521/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
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)

Income
98%
Home Value
57%
Rent
55%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
10%
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.