Living in Lowes Island, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lowes Island · Census data 2020–2024
Lowes Island has 11,018 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $220,833 (137% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $793,200, the median rent is $2,840/month.
Lowes Island at a glance
- Population
- 11,018
- Median age
- 40.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $220,833State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $793,200State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,840/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Lowes Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 137% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 107% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lowes Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lowes Island the median home value is $793,200, 138% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,840 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,497 a month in housing costs.
Lowes Island median household income
The median household income in Lowes Island is $220,833 and the income per person is $95,145. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Lowes Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,954
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.86
Lowes Island demographics
- Population
- 11,018
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 3,850
- Foreign-born
- 26.6%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lowes Island ›
Education in Lowes Island
76.1% of adults 25 and older in Lowes Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 34.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lowes Island
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 36.3%
- Drive alone
- 55%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.3%
Lowes Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowes Island | 11,018 | $220,833 | $793,200 | $2,840 |
| Sugarland Run | 12,629 | $166,385 | $576,700 | $2,685 |
| Cascades | 12,357 | $167,171 | $671,100 | $2,657 |
| Countryside | 9,661 | $148,810 | $630,200 | $2,234 |
| Dulles Town Center | 5,464 | $125,941 | $606,500 | $2,393 |
| Darnestown | 7,051 | $232,135 | $958,200 | $3,501 |
| Dranesville | 11,828 | $214,688 | $744,500 | $3,187 |
| Great Falls | 15,228 | $250,001 | $1,411,000 | $3,501 |
| Sterling | 32,411 | $123,303 | $526,000 | $2,138 |
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What is the median household income in Lowes Island, VA?
The median household income in Lowes Island is $220,833, 137% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lowes Island?
The median home value in Lowes Island is $793,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Lowes Island?
The median gross rent in Lowes Island is $2,840 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Lowes Island, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 137% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 107% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Lowes Island?
The median age in Lowes Island is 40.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Lowes Island?
The average commute to work in Lowes Island is 31 minutes; 36.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lowes Island?
The unemployment rate in Lowes Island is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lowes Island?
76.1% of adults in Lowes Island 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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