Lowell, Massachusetts

Population 108,528

Lowell is located in Middlesex County, MA. The population is 108,528, making Lowell the 2nd largest city in Middlesex County and the 5th largest city in the state of Massachusetts.

There are 28 public schools in Lowell with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Lowell is moderate , and there are 94 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lowell is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lowell property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lowell include Dracut, North Chelmsford and Chelmsford.

Lowell Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.8%

Crime Rate

25.71% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 153
  • Violent Crimes: 363
  • Robbery: 90
  • Burglary: 262
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

36.04% Lower than national avg.
  • 94 offenders in Lowell
  • 8.66 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

474 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 49
  • Registered Polluters: 26
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 398

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

28 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 28 K-12 public schools in Lowell, MA and 13 private schools. Homefacts rates Lowell's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
13 Private Schools

Community Christian Academy

Franco American School

Hellenic American Academy

Immaculate Conception School

Lowell Catholic

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4 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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94 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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101 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lowell, MA issued 101 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 101 permits, 65 were issued for single family homes and 36 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lowell, MA issued 67 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 67 permits, 27 were issued for single family homes and 40 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,237
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,359
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,773
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,192
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,404

Zip Codes

01824 01826 01850 01851 01852 01853 01854 01862 01863 01876 01879

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Environmental Hazards

474 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Lowell, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Lowell, MA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.78 Average
    Lowell, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 27.33°
  • February 30.43°
  • March 39.17°
  • April 50.18°
  • May 59.47°
  • June 67.44°
  • July 74.47°
  • August 72.34°
  • September 64.42°
  • October 53.13°
  • November 42.83°
  • December 32.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lowell, MA

Earthquakes
Lowell, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lowell, MA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lowell, MA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lowell, MA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lowell, MA: $55,383

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lowell is 4.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.73%
White Collar - 56.27%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Niki Tsongas

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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12 Cemeteries view all

7 FCC Towers view all

8 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

9 Retirement Homes view all

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