Living in Lowville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lowville · Census data 2020–2024
Lowville has 3,404 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $68,450 (20% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $164,000, the median rent is $765/month.
Lowville at a glance
- Population
- 3,404
- Median age
- 34.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $68,450State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $164,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $765/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Lowville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lowville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lowville the median home value is $164,000, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,547 a month in housing costs.
Lowville median household income
The median household income in Lowville is $68,450 and the income per person is $34,312. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lowville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,649
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.21
Lowville demographics
- Population
- 3,404
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 1,508
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lowville ›
Education in Lowville
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Lowville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lowville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.1%
- Public transit
- 5.4%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Lowville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowville | 3,404 | $68,450 | $164,000 | $765 |
| Castorland | 481 | $57,222 | $164,200 | $853 |
| Croghan | 642 | $51,731 | $160,000 | $721 |
| Turin | 297 | $103,246 | $114,600 | — |
| Copenhagen | 635 | $58,977 | $169,700 | $972 |
| Lyons Falls | 569 | $59,000 | $119,400 | $600 |
| West Carthage | 1,864 | $49,885 | $192,100 | $985 |
| Carthage | 3,510 | $58,125 | $131,200 | $913 |
| Constableville | 332 | $68,750 | $126,300 | $811 |
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What is the median household income in Lowville, NY?
The median household income in Lowville is $68,450, 20% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lowville?
The median home value in Lowville is $164,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lowville?
The median gross rent in Lowville is $765 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Lowville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Lowville?
The median age in Lowville is 34.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lowville?
The average commute to work in Lowville is 15 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lowville?
The unemployment rate in Lowville is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lowville?
28.6% of adults in Lowville 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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