Living in Lowell, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lowell · Census data 2020–2024
Lowell has 3,768 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $52,500 (27% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $200,600, the median rent is $1,188/month.
Lowell at a glance
- Population
- 3,768
- Median age
- 41.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $200,600State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,188/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Lowell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $200,600, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,175 a month in housing costs.
Lowell median household income
The median household income in Lowell is $52,500 and the income per person is $39,931. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Lowell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,899
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.11
Lowell demographics
- Population
- 3,768
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 1,780
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lowell ›
Education in Lowell
23% of adults 25 and older in Lowell have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lowell
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 24.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Lowell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 3,768 | $52,500 | $200,600 | $1,188 |
| McAdenville | 1,010 | $112,083 | $377,000 | $1,125 |
| Ranlo | 4,617 | $78,033 | $200,200 | $1,811 |
| Springdale | 1,075 | $55,096 | $201,900 | $1,233 |
| Cramerton | 5,450 | $82,160 | $343,400 | $1,364 |
| Gastonia | 82,884 | $64,059 | $277,600 | $1,204 |
| Belmont | 15,546 | $94,883 | $395,000 | $1,365 |
| Dallas | 6,104 | $58,403 | $254,000 | $872 |
| Stanley | 4,069 | $75,461 | $270,200 | $1,122 |
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What is the median household income in Lowell, NC?
The median household income in Lowell is $52,500, 27% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $200,600, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Lowell?
The median gross rent in Lowell is $1,188 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Lowell, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Lowell?
The median age in Lowell is 41.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Lowell?
The average commute to work in Lowell is 22 minutes; 24.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lowell?
The unemployment rate in Lowell is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lowell?
23% 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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