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Lowell.
About
Life in Lowell
Lowell is a community of 10,911 people in Indiana. The median household income is $84,024, median rent runs about $1,123 per month, and median home values are around $248,000. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.
Lowell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
4.1%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Population Growth
+11.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lowell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lowell, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (36.0%), and 4.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.7%
of residents
65 and Older
22.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.3%
of households
Married Couples
55.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Lowell
In Lowell, rent runs 6% above the IN average, and home values are 14% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,197
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $333,349 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts above IN average
Unemployment in Lowell
Unemployment in Lake County, which includes Lowell, is 1.4 percentage points higher than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Lowell: Lake County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lake County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lowell is about 2% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lowell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.7 min avg
How Lowell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lowell, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 38 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 97% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lowell runs 97% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
8.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
111.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lowell Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 31 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lake County, which includes Lowell, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 31 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.0M |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.0M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 25 | Flood | $1,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lake County, county-wide
Lowell is about 2% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lake County, which includes Lowell, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
152
per year
Moderate Days
198
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Lake County, county-wide
Lowell is about 2% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lowell has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.9"
Annual Snowfall
29.7"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
132
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 15°F | 2.33" |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 1.91" |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 2.34" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.68" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.24" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 5.11" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.31" |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 4.27" |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.27" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.56" |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 2.62" |
| Dec | 37°F | 21°F | 2.24" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lowell
Uninsured
7.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lowell's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Franciscan Health Crown Point
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Crown Point
Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Crown Point
Neuro Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 11.8 mi away · Crown Point
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lowell
Lowell's student/teacher ratio is 20.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Indiana Dunes National Park, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lowell
Lowell has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Indiana Dunes National Park (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
29 mi awayPullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
30 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lowell
Lowell Public Library
1505 East Commercial Avenue, Lowell
Cities Near Lowell
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lowell?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lowell FAQ
Is Lowell, Indiana affordable?⌄
Lowell's median rent is $1,123/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $84,024/year. Median home value is $248,000.
Is Lowell, Indiana safe?⌄
Lowell's violent crime rate was 9 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 112 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lowell, Indiana?⌄
Lake County, which includes Lowell, has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lowell, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Lowell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,123/month and median household income is $84,024/year. The median home value is $248,000. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lowell, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Lowell is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from