Lowell, MA

Living in Lowell

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 64
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 53
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 100
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Schools 19
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Residents

111k Population +6.2k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
62% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian23%
Black7%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate35%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$6.7k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office19%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$270k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$213 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached32%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier48%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lowell

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Lowell

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump31%

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 Lowell

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lowell, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lowell, MA

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Lowell Day Nursery
1 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Lowell, MA

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

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lowell, MA

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Holy Family Hospital
10 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Lowell, MA

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Manchester Airport
21 miles, N
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