City safety & data profile

LowellMA

Lowell, MA is a 111K-resident city in Middlesex County with a median household income of $78,658.

Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lowell, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lowell has a population larger than 94% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $429,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

111K
Population
Top 6%
By size
$78,658
Median income
$429,200
Median home
16.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Lowell

Lowell posts a median household income higher than 48% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Lowell area.

Top 52%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Lowell

Where Lowell income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$78,658 Bottom 48% higher than 48% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lowell, MA beyond the headline numbers

Lowell sits inside Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at roughly 42.63°N, -71.32°W. Population 110,699, $78,658 median household income. Median home value $429,200, median rent $1,625. Poverty rate 16.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lowell's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.7%, then high blood pressure at 29%. 1 hospital in/around Lowell, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lowell from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
110,699
Lowell
Median Income
$78,658
+16% vs avg
Median Home Value
$429,200
+88% vs avg
Median Age
35.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Middlesex County) - Lowell's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.6M+8%
Median Income
$130,847+59%
Median Home Value
$727,800+83%
Poverty Rate
7.7%-5%
Unemployment
4.3%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lowell, MA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,625/mo
Poverty Rate
16.9% +19% vs avg
Unemployment 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30%
Work From Home 10.6%
Public Transit 1.6%

Population

White 46.7%
African American 10.3%
Asian 22.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.7%
High Blood Pressure
29%
Physical Inactivity
27.5%
Obesity
27.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Current Smoking
14.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
13%
Current Asthma
11.9%
Diabetes
10.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.1%
Annual Checkup 77.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lowell, MA? ▼
Lowell, MA has a population of 110,699 people, located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the median household income in Lowell? ▼
The median household income in Lowell, MA is $78,658 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.9%.
What is the median home value in Lowell? ▼
The median home value in Lowell, MA is $429,200. Median rent is $1,625/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lowell? ▼
The top health indicators in Lowell include Short Sleep Duration (36.7%), High Blood Pressure (29%), Physical Inactivity (27.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lowell? ▼
Lowell has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lowell? ▼
The median age in Lowell, MA is 35.6 years. 30% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lowell, MA is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. With a population of 111K and a $78,658 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lowell area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Lowell's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Lowell area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Lowell against Massachusetts peers on any ranking lens. Explore Massachusetts

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Middlesex County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.