At a Glance
Median Income
$117,835
$46,349 per capita
Home Value
$381,600
Zillow: $356,873
Median Rent
$1,578/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
11.4% smoking rate
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)
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.