Living in Lowell, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lowell · Census data 2020–2024
Lowell has 278 residents with a median age of 54.6. The median household income is $90,806 (22% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $103,600, the median rent is $1,008/month.
Lowell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lowell at a glance
- Population
- 278
- Median age
- 54.6State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $90,806State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $103,600State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,008/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 50%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Lowell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Kansas median; home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lowell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lowell the median home value is $103,600, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, which is 15.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.
Lowell median household income
The median household income in Lowell is $90,806 and the income per person is $37,877. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Lowell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 106
- Owner-occupied
- 50%
- Renter-occupied
- 50%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.21
Lowell demographics
- Population
- 278
- Median age
- 54.6
- Under 18
- 6.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 106
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lowell ›
Education in Lowell
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Lowell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lowell
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Lowell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 278 | $90,806 | $103,600 | $1,008 |
| Riverton | 769 | $90,365 | $144,000 | — |
| Baxter Springs | 3,855 | $51,404 | $92,900 | $754 |
| Galena | 2,754 | $49,006 | $78,500 | $692 |
| Loma Linda | 1,239 | $92,292 | $275,700 | $879 |
| Quapaw | 728 | $40,000 | $72,200 | $709 |
| Grand Falls Plaza | 168 | $59,583 | $250,000 | $1,563 |
| Peoria | 107 | $28,796 | $126,100 | $681 |
| Shoal Creek Drive | 485 | $99,583 | $136,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lowell, KS?
The median household income in Lowell is $90,806, 22% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (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 $103,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Lowell?
The median gross rent in Lowell is $1,008 per month, about 15.6% of household income.
Is Lowell, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Kansas median; home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 4%.
What is the median age in Lowell?
The median age in Lowell is 54.6 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Lowell?
The average commute to work in Lowell is 18 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lowell?
The unemployment rate in Lowell is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lowell?
7.1% 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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