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Lowes Island.
Lowes Island is an unincorporated community in Loudoun County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lowes Island
Lowes Island is a community of 11,199 people in Virginia. The median household income is $220,238, median rent runs about $2,840 per month, and median home values are around $793,200. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lowes Island at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Foreign-Born
26.6%
Broadband Internet
99.3%
of households
Population Growth
+3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.6% foreign-born, most often from Iran
Who lives in Lowes Island: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lowes Island, the largest foreign-born group is from Iran (20.0%), and 13.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
26.3%
of residents
65 and Older
12.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.3%
of households
Married Couples
69.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.86
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 80% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lowes Island
In Lowes Island, rent runs 80% above the VA average, and home values are 107% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,444
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Lowes Island and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Loudoun County, which includes Lowes Island, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Lowes Island: Loudoun County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Loudoun County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lowes Island is about 3% of Loudoun County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lowes Island Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute31.4 min avg
How Lowes Island residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lowes Island, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M 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 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lowes Island, runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
72.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
545.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 31 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Loudoun County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Loudoun County, which includes Lowes Island, 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 | $208,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $931,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $210,000 |
| 2022 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $279,500 |
| 2020 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.0M |
| 2019 | 46 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 39 | Flood | 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
Loudoun County, county-wide
Lowes Island is about 3% of Loudoun County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Loudoun County, which includes Lowes Island, is typically good — 294 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
294
per year
Moderate Days
70
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Loudoun County, county-wide
Lowes Island is about 3% of Loudoun County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lowes Island has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.7"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
119
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.12" |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.63" |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 3.79" |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 3.45" |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.92" |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.61" |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.06" |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.65" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.13" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 4.04" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.21" |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 3.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lowes Island
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lowes Island's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Reston Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Reston
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Leesburg
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Rockville
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.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lowes Island
Lowes Island's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 76.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
76.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lowes Island (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 13,773 students · in-state tuition $5,394 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Virginia
11.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 70% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church
14.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 348 students · in-state tuition $25,133 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
12.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 157 students · in-state tuition $6,660 · 80% graduate · median earnings $43,211 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lowes Island
Lowes Island has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
6 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
7 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
9 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
12 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
12 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
13 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
18 mi awayCities Near Lowes Island
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lowes Island FAQ
Is Lowes Island, Virginia affordable?⌄
Lowes Island's median rent is $2,840/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $220,833/year. Median home value is $793,200.
Is Lowes Island, Virginia safe?⌄
Lowes Island is policed by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 72 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 545 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lowes Island, Virginia?⌄
Loudoun County, which includes Lowes Island, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lowes Island, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Lowes Island is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,840/month and median household income is $220,833/year. The median home value is $793,200. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lowes Island, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Lowes Island is 31 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