Living in Lowell, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lowell · Census data 2020–2024
Lowell has 1,228 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $99,440 (20% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $406,600, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Lowell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lowell at a glance
- Population
- 1,228
- Median age
- 48.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $99,440State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $406,600State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lowell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Oregon median; home values 15% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 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 $406,600, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 39.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,683 a month in housing costs.
Lowell median household income
The median household income in Lowell is $99,440 and the income per person is $43,825. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Lowell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 527
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.49
Lowell demographics
- Population
- 1,228
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 493
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lowell ›
Education in Lowell
27.9% of adults 25 and older in Lowell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lowell
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Lowell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 1,228 | $99,440 | $406,600 | $1,125 |
| Dexter | 865 | $38,304 | $314,000 | — |
| Jasper | 493 | $68,684 | $340,400 | — |
| Creswell | 5,621 | $100,385 | $435,500 | $1,218 |
| Springfield | 61,499 | $68,761 | $358,700 | $1,258 |
| Cottage Grove | 10,698 | $80,875 | $346,600 | $1,254 |
| Westfir | 253 | $66,667 | $301,800 | $1,125 |
| Marcola | 407 | $97,778 | $338,800 | $1,682 |
| Eugene | 179,591 | $66,562 | $460,400 | $1,402 |
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What is the median household income in Lowell, OR?
The median household income in Lowell is $99,440, 20% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $406,600, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Lowell?
The median gross rent in Lowell is $1,125 per month, about 39.6% of household income.
Is Lowell, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Oregon median; home values 15% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Lowell?
The median age in Lowell is 48.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Lowell?
The average commute to work in Lowell is 29 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lowell?
The unemployment rate in Lowell is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lowell?
27.9% 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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