At a Glance
Median Income
$220,238
$90,929 per capita
Home Value
$777,700
Zillow: $1,658,249
Median Rent
$2,897/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.7%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lowes Island a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
Data Overview
People
Population11,199
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density3,708/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$220,238
Per Capita$90,929
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A+
Home Value$777,700
Rent$2,897
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$1,658,249
Housing Units3,883
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property1,262/100K
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation266 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.7%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+29.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute33 min
Broadband99.7%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations73
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Lowes Island was built in 1996.
30.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.