Living in Lowell, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lowell · Census data 2020–2024
Lowell has 312 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $67,321 (13% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $182,800, the median rent is $688/month.
Lowell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lowell at a glance
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 44.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $67,321State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $182,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $688/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 65.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Lowell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
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 $182,800, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,369 a month in housing costs.
Lowell median household income
The median household income in Lowell is $67,321 and the income per person is $36,549. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Lowell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 65.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.5%
- Vacant
- 23.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.24
Lowell demographics
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 139
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lowell ›
Education in Lowell
11.8% of adults 25 and older in Lowell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lowell
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 6.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Lowell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 312 | $67,321 | $182,800 | $688 |
| Reeseville | 895 | $71,932 | $167,000 | $956 |
| Clyman | 354 | $71,250 | $178,300 | $929 |
| Juneau | 2,625 | $77,708 | $186,700 | $852 |
| Beaver Dam | 16,565 | $66,673 | $201,900 | $959 |
| Hustisford | 1,008 | $72,083 | $217,500 | $883 |
| Watertown | 22,774 | $70,107 | $222,100 | $1,052 |
| Columbus | 5,488 | $75,427 | $230,600 | $874 |
| Horicon | 3,814 | $53,465 | $172,500 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Lowell, WI?
The median household income in Lowell is $67,321, 13% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $182,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Lowell?
The median gross rent in Lowell is $688 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Lowell, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Lowell?
The median age in Lowell is 44.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Lowell?
The average commute to work in Lowell is 35 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lowell?
The unemployment rate in Lowell is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lowell?
11.8% 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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