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Lowestoft, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
70,945 Population 99/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,727 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$365,261 home value, $1,168/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lowestoft, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,727
38% below
$46,727 per capita
Home Value
$365,261
30% above
Median Rent
$1,168/mo
0% below
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
44.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
Avg Temperature
50°F
296 sunny days/yr

Is Lowestoft a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lowestoft residents earn a median household income of $46,727 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,727. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 33 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lowestoft is $365,261 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,168/month.

Education

27.6% of adults in Lowestoft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 44.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lowestoft has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population70,945
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,727
Per Capita$46,727
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

C
Home Value$365,261
Rent$1,168
Ownership69.3%
Housing Units28,378

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days296/yr
Rain22.2 in/yr
Elevation23 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+44.5%

Community

Did You Know?

26.1% work from home.
5.7% of the population has a disability.