Here's what it costs to live in Lowell, Massachusetts, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,625 per month, while the typical home is valued around $429,200. Households earn a median of $78,658 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$78,658
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,625
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$429,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,621
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,792
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,351
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,819
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
118,368
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.6 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,534
Per month
Avg Home Value
$418,150
Census ACS
January Avg
27°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.9%
What is the cost of living index for Lowell?
The cost of living index for Lowell is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Lowell?
The median gross rent in Lowell is $1,625 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Lowell?
The median household income in Lowell is $78,658 per year.
What is the median home value in Lowell?
The median home value in Lowell is $429,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Lowell?
Air quality data for Lowell is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Lowell?
Tax data for Massachusetts is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
