Living in Lowell, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lowell · Census data 2020–2024
Lowell has 378 residents with a median age of 55.5. The median household income is $50,833 (32% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $209,700.
Lowell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lowell at a glance
- Population
- 378
- Median age
- 55.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $50,833State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $209,700State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Lowell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
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 $209,700, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Lowell median household income
The median household income in Lowell is $50,833 and the income per person is $37,193. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Lowell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 351
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 45.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 1.97
45.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lowell has many vacation and second homes.
Lowell demographics
- Population
- 378
- Median age
- 55.5
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.2%
- Households
- 192
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lowell ›
Education in Lowell
30% of adults 25 and older in Lowell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lowell
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Lowell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 378 | $50,833 | $209,700 | — |
| Passadumkeag | 384 | $55,417 | $98,800 | $703 |
| Enfield | 1,462 | $62,667 | $178,100 | $425 |
| Burlington | 328 | $48,750 | $99,700 | — |
| Edinburg | 172 | $69,583 | $220,800 | — |
| Lincoln | 4,890 | $56,089 | $141,500 | $658 |
| Greenbush | 1,378 | $60,321 | $131,000 | $861 |
| Howland | 1,367 | $49,297 | $150,100 | $916 |
| Lagrange | 709 | $58,417 | $126,000 | $831 |
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What is the median household income in Lowell, ME?
The median household income in Lowell is $50,833, 32% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $209,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Lowell, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Lowell?
The median age in Lowell is 55.5 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Lowell?
The average commute to work in Lowell is 31 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lowell?
The unemployment rate in Lowell is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lowell?
30% 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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