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Lowell
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Suburb
Boston

Lowell

#9,845 in Best Places to Live in America
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Lowell is a suburb of Boston with a population of 114,804. Lowell is in Middlesex County. Living in Lowell offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lowell there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lowell and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Lowell are above average.
    About Lowell...
    Population
    114,804
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $312,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,311
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      253.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      53.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      176.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      995.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      202
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      11%
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    Working in Lowell

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,489
    National
    $69,021
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