At a Glance
Median Income
$73,656
$35,598 per capita
Home Value
$159,600
Zillow: $209,886
Median Rent
$747/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
14.8% smoking rate
How Lowville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lowville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lowville 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
Lowville residents earn a median household income of $73,656 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,598. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 600 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowville is $159,600 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,886. Median rent is $747/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
30.7% of adults in Lowville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,432
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,806/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,656
Per Capita$35,598
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,600
Rent$747
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$209,886
Housing Units1,806
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation880 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute14 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lowville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.