Lower Highlands, Lowell, MA

Living in Lower Highlands

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 62
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 54
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 37
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Colleges 100
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Schools 18
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Residents

27k Population +1.6k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
58% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian37%
Black6%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$5k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty
27  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$243k Median Home Value +$5.9k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$800 Median Monthly Rent +$51 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached22%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier64%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas1%
Utility gas64%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lower Highlands

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Lower Highlands

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 16
Feb 29 4 12
Mar 36 5 11
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 5 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower Highlands

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lower Highlands, Lowell, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lower Highlands, Lowell, MA

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Lowell Day Nursery
1 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Lower Highlands, Lowell, MA

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

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lower Highlands, Lowell, MA

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Holy Family Hospital
10 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Lower Highlands, Lowell, MA

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Manchester Airport
21 miles, N
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