Living in Lowell, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lowell · Census data 2020–2024
Lowell has 11,073 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $84,024 (17% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $248,000, the median rent is $1,123/month.
Lowell at a glance
- Population
- 11,073
- Median age
- 39.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $84,024State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $248,000State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,123/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Lowell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lowell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lowell the median home value is $248,000, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,123 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,578 a month in housing costs.
Lowell median household income
The median household income in Lowell is $84,024 and the income per person is $37,683. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Lowell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,329
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.60
Lowell demographics
- Population
- 11,073
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 4,204
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lowell ›
Education in Lowell
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Lowell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lowell
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Lowell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 11,073 | $84,024 | $248,000 | $1,123 |
| Lake Dalecarlia | 1,169 | $118,472 | $327,100 | — |
| Cedar Lake | 15,295 | $83,381 | $282,000 | $1,350 |
| Schneider | 230 | $63,182 | $172,500 | $1,125 |
| Shelby | 164 | $32,180 | — | — |
| Sumava Resorts | 143 | $16,952 | $155,500 | — |
| Crown Point | 34,393 | $101,686 | $294,800 | $1,485 |
| Thayer | 212 | $64,821 | — | — |
| St. John | 22,567 | $131,467 | $406,300 | $989 |
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What is the median household income in Lowell, IN?
The median household income in Lowell is $84,024, 17% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lowell?
The median home value in Lowell is $248,000, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Lowell?
The median gross rent in Lowell is $1,123 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Lowell, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Lowell?
The median age in Lowell is 39.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Lowell?
The average commute to work in Lowell is 33 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lowell?
The unemployment rate in Lowell is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lowell?
24.2% of adults in Lowell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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