At a Glance
Median Income
$79,018
$29,102 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
Zillow: $136,824
Median Rent
$2,173/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
15.8% smoking rate
How Lowrys Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lowrys's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lowrys a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lowrys residents earn a median household income of $79,018 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,102. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 671 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowrys is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,824. Median rent is $2,173/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
31.3% of adults in Lowrys hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowrys has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population357
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,018
Per Capita$29,102
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$1,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,400
Rent$2,173
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$136,824
Housing Units120
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death17,890/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation720 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lowrys was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.