Living in Lowell, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lowell · Census data 2020–2024
Lowell has 4,139 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $72,875 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $228,400, the median rent is $1,056/month.
Lowell at a glance
- Population
- 4,139
- Median age
- 35.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $72,875State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $228,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,056/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Lowell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.
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 $228,400, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,453 a month in housing costs.
Lowell median household income
The median household income in Lowell is $72,875 and the income per person is $34,053. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Lowell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,779
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.40
Lowell demographics
- Population
- 4,139
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 1,678
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lowell ›
Education in Lowell
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Lowell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lowell
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 7.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Lowell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 4,139 | $72,875 | $228,400 | $1,056 |
| Saranac | 2,013 | $66,944 | $202,800 | $538 |
| Forest Hills | 28,695 | $158,005 | $498,500 | $1,958 |
| Clarksville | 417 | $75,625 | $173,000 | $480 |
| Freeport | 523 | $66,250 | $175,600 | $779 |
| Belding | 5,960 | $60,373 | $163,800 | $668 |
| Kentwood | 54,296 | $74,373 | $268,200 | $1,260 |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,445 | $166,610 | $521,300 | $1,862 |
| Caledonia | 1,671 | $106,250 | $339,000 | $1,128 |
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What is the median household income in Lowell, MI?
The median household income in Lowell is $72,875, about the same as the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $228,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Lowell?
The median gross rent in Lowell is $1,056 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Lowell, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Lowell?
The median age in Lowell is 35.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Lowell?
The average commute to work in Lowell is 25 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lowell?
The unemployment rate in Lowell is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lowell?
29.7% 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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