Lowell, MA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Lowell, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Lowell research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lowell over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lowell:
The population in Lowell is 114,799.
The median home value in Lowell is $477,198.
The median income in Lowell is $76,205.
The cost of living in Lowell is 129 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lowell is $1,603.
The unemployment rate in Lowell is 5.4%.
The poverty rate in Lowell is 16.0%.
The average high in Lowell is 59.3° and the average low is 37.9°.
Lowell SnackAbility
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Lowell, MA Crime Report
Crime in Lowell summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lowell. Key points include:
There were 2,548 total crimes in Lowell in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lowell is 2,195.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lowell is 532.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lowell is 1,662.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lowell is 3.59% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lowell Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lowell / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,548 | 2,195.4 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 618 | 532.5 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 66 | 56.9 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 539 | 464.4 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,930 | 1,662.9 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 174 | 149.9 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,520 | 1,309.6 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 236 | 203.3 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Lowell, MA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Lowell summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lowell. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lowell is 129 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lowell is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lowell is $477,198.
The median income in Lowell is $76,205.
Lowell's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lowell Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lowell | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 149 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 119 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 132 | 136 | 100 | |
Lowell, MA Weather
The average high in Lowell is 59.3° and the average low is 37.9°.
There are 84.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.5 inches of precipitation each year with 54.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lowell |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 54.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Lowell, MA Photos
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Lowell Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lowell
The current population in Lowell is 114,799. The population has increased 9.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 114,799 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 114,737 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 114,804 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 111,311 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 111,306 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 111,249 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 110,964 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 109,871 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 109,349 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 108,491 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 107,466 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 106,739 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 105,860 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 105,089 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lowell
Lowell is:
44.2% White with 50,707 White residents.
10.1% African American with 11,538 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 93 American Indian residents.
21.0% Asian with 24,076 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 121 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 1,299 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 4,777 Two Or More residents.
19.3% Hispanic with 22,188 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.2% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 10.1% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 21.0% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 19.3% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Lowell
Lowell is 50.5% female with 57,947 female residents.
Lowell is 49.5% male with 56,851 male residents.
| Gender | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lowell for adults over 25
9.0% of adults in Lowell completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Lowell completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Lowell completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Lowell completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lowell completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Lowell completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Lowell completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lowell completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lowell completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lowell, Massachusetts
5.2% of households in Lowell earn Less than $10,000.
5.8% of households in Lowell earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.6% of households in Lowell earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.5% of households in Lowell earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Lowell earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Lowell earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Lowell earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.6% of households in Lowell earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.1% of households in Lowell earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.0% of households in Lowell earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.6% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.5% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.6% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.1% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.0% | 21.1% | 12.6% |
