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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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 127 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 $480,318.
The median income in Lowell is $78,658.
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 | 127 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 151 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lowell Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lowell
The current population in Lowell is 118,368. The population has increased 12.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 118,368 | 3.1% |
| 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
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Lowell is:
42.3% White with 50,095 White residents.
9.9% African American with 11,776 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
22.0% Asian with 26,021 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.
1.3% Other with 1,527 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 5,239 Two Or More residents.
20.0% Hispanic with 23,687 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.3% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.9% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 22.0% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lowell
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Lowell is 50.4% female with 59,607 female residents.
Lowell is 49.6% male with 58,761 male residents.
| Gender | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lowell for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Lowell completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Lowell completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Lowell completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Lowell completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lowell completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Lowell completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% 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% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 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
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5.1% of households in Lowell earn Less than $10,000.
5.3% of households in Lowell earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.9% of households in Lowell earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.4% of households in Lowell earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Lowell earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.1% of households in Lowell earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Lowell earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.8% of households in Lowell earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.8% of households in Lowell earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.3% of households in Lowell earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.9% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.3% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
