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Lowville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,432 Population 1,806/sq mi density
$73,656 Median Income $35,598 per capita
$159,600 Home Value $195,807 Zillow
$747 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,656 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,600 home value, $747/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lowville, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,656
2% below
$35,598 per capita
Home Value
$159,600
43% below
Zillow: $195,807
Median Rent
$747/mo
36% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
9% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
246 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
57%
Rent
64%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lowville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 5.2% (44% 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 $195,807. 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.

Safety & Crime

Lowville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 216/100K.

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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population3,432
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,806/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,656
Per Capita$35,598
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,600
Rent$747
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$195,807
Housing Units1,806
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property216/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.