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Lowes Island, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Montgomery County County
Lowes Island, VA
At a Glance
How Lowes Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lowes Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lowes Island a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lowes Island residents earn a median household income of $220,238 , which is 193% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $90,929. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowes Island is $777,700 , 176% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,658,249. Median rent is $2,897/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Lowes Island reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,262/100K.
Education
73.7% of adults in Lowes Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (119% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowes Island has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.