Downtown, Lowell, MA

Living in Downtown

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Bikeability 72
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Walkability 89
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 69
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 100
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Schools 20
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Residents

11k Population +2.7k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated
39% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian13%
Black8%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$4.6k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$238k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$729 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
17% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached3%
Multiple units8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier60%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downtown

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Downtown

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump29%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 17
Feb 29 3 12
Mar 36 5 12
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Downtown, Lowell, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Downtown, Lowell, MA

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Lowell Day Nursery
1 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Downtown, Lowell, MA

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Merrimack College
10 miles, E
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Rivier University
10 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Downtown, Lowell, MA

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Holy Family Hospital
9 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Downtown, Lowell, MA

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Manchester Airport
21 miles, N
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