Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Lowes Island is a small city in Virginia with a population of 11,199. Residents earn $220,238 per year, which is 193% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lowes Island receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lowes Island stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lowes Island is $220,238, which is significantly higher than the national average — 193% above $75,149. This places Lowes Island among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Lowes Island is $777,700, making it a premium housing market at 176% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,897 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lowes Island is a highly educated community — 73.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Lowes Island enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 68.2% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 31.8% |
| 137% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $220,238 |
| 193% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $90,929 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,817 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $132,519 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 35,443 |
| County GDP | $117,390M |
| Restaurants | 1,941 |
| Healthcare | 3,931 |
| Retail | 2,357 |
| Manufacturing | 336 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,769 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.00% |
| Commute Time | 33.3 min |
| Work from Home | 30.4% |
| Census Median | $777,700 |
| 176% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $924,500 |
| Median List Price | $924,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $298 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.9% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,897 |
| 149% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,769 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.00% |
| Obesity | 26.4% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 13.1% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,785/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,931 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,708/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0492°N, 77.3548°W |
| County FIPS | 24031 |
Winner: Democrat by 53.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 73.7% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,708/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,931 |
| Restaurants | 1,941 |
| Retail Stores | 2,357 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 33.3 min |
| Work from Home | 30.4% |