Living in Lowesville, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lowesville · Census data 2020–2024
Lowesville has 3,874 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $113,510 (57% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $406,500, the median rent is $1,490/month.
Lowesville at a glance
- Population
- 3,874
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $113,510State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $406,500State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,490/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lowesville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lowesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lowesville the median home value is $406,500, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,490 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,804 a month in housing costs.
Lowesville median household income
The median household income in Lowesville is $113,510 and the income per person is $44,505. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Lowesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,547
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 0.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.53
Lowesville demographics
- Population
- 3,874
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 1,533
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lowesville ›
Education in Lowesville
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Lowesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lowesville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Lowesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowesville | 3,874 | $113,510 | $406,500 | $1,490 |
| Westport | 5,915 | $131,908 | $580,000 | $1,556 |
| Stanley | 4,069 | $75,461 | $270,200 | $1,122 |
| Mount Holly | 18,208 | $79,385 | $337,800 | $1,256 |
| Cornelius | 32,783 | $113,767 | $559,400 | $1,722 |
| Huntersville | 63,969 | $120,516 | $472,900 | $1,834 |
| Denver | 2,497 | $65,721 | $296,300 | $869 |
| Iron Station | 934 | $77,083 | $158,700 | — |
| Lake Norman of Iredell | 12,494 | $173,542 | $887,400 | $1,327 |
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What is the median household income in Lowesville, NC?
The median household income in Lowesville is $113,510, 57% higher 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 Lowesville?
The median home value in Lowesville is $406,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Lowesville?
The median gross rent in Lowesville is $1,490 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lowesville, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Lowesville?
The median age in Lowesville is 43.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Lowesville?
The average commute to work in Lowesville is 29 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lowesville?
The unemployment rate in Lowesville is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lowesville?
21.9% of adults in Lowesville 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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