Downtown, Lowell, MA
Living in Downtown
Bikeability72
Walkability89
Commute45
Public Transit69
Affordability100
Public Safety58
Airports48
Hospitals36
Colleges100
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+2.7k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
39%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black8%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household39%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$4.6k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$238kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$729Median Monthly Rent+$113 (2010–19)
17%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached3%
Multiple units8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier60%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 17 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 36 | 5 | 12 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Lowell, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Lowell, MA
Hellenic American Academy
0 miles, W
St Patrick School & Education Center
0 miles, W
Immaculate Conception School
0 miles, E
Lowell Day Nursery
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Lowell, MA
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
1 miles, NW
Merrimack College
10 miles, E
Rivier University
10 miles, NW
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
14 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Lowell, MA
Lowell General Hospital
2 miles, W
Holy Family Hospital
9 miles, NE
Lawrence General Hospital
9 miles, NE
Southern Nh Medical Center
11 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Lowell, MA
Manchester Airport
21 miles, N
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
39 miles, NE
Worcester Regional Airport
39 miles, SW