Lowesville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Lincoln County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,737 Population 550/sq mi density
$117,835 Median Income $46,349 per capita
$381,600 Home Value $356,873 Zillow
$1,578 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,835 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$381,600 home value, $1,578/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lowesville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,835
57% above
$46,349 per capita
Home Value
$381,600
35% above
Zillow: $356,873
Median Rent
$1,578/mo
36% above
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Lowesville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lowesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
157%
Home Value
135%
Rent
136%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lowesville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lowesville residents earn a median household income of $117,835 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,349. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,604 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lowesville is $381,600 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,873. Median rent is $1,578/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.

Education

21.0% of adults in Lowesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lowesville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,737
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,835
Per Capita$46,349
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$4,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$381,600
Rent$1,578
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$356,873
Housing Units1,438
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,826/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation771 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed178 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lowesville was built in 2002.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 178 Mbps.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.