Lowell, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Lowell, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Lowell research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lowell over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lowell:
The population in Lowell is 114,804.
The median home value in Lowell is $312,600.
The median income in Lowell is $64,489.
The cost of living in Lowell is 119 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lowell is $1,311.
The unemployment rate in Lowell is 5.8%.
The poverty rate in Lowell is 17.5%.
Table Of Contents
Lowell SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
6
Lowell, MA Crime Report
1,866
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,662.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-29.13%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lowell / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,866 | 1,662.7 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 366 | 326.1 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 6 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 60 | 53.5 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 284 | 253.1 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,500 | 1,336.5 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 198 | 176.4 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,117 | 995.3 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 185 | 164.8 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Lowell, MA Cost Of Living
119
Lowell's Overall Cost Of Living
Lowell's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lowell | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 128 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 124 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 122 | 116 | 100 | |
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Map Of Lowell, MA
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Population over time in Lowell
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 111,311 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 111,249 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 110,964 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 109,871 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 109,349 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 108,491 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 107,466 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 106,739 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 105,860 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 105,089 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lowell
| Race | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.3% | 69.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 8.2% | 6.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 22.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 17.6% | 12.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Lowell
| Gender | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lowell for adults over 25
| Education | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lowell, Massachusetts
| Income | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 8.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.5% | 16.3% | 9.5% |
