Lower Highlands, Lowell, MA
Living in Lower Highlands
Bikeability57
Walkability62
Commute54
Public Transit54
Affordability100
Public Safety61
Airports48
Hospitals37
Colleges100
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian37%
Black6%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$5k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$243kMedian Home Value+$5.9k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$800Median Monthly Rent+$51 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached22%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier64%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas1%
Utility gas64%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lower Highlands
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Lower Highlands
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 16 |
| Feb | 29 | 4 | 12 |
| Mar | 36 | 5 | 11 |
| 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 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower Highlands
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lower Highlands, Lowell, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lower Highlands, Lowell, MA
Community Christian Academy
1 miles, W
Hellenic American Academy
1 miles, NE
St Patrick School & Education Center
1 miles, N
Lowell Day Nursery
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lower Highlands, Lowell, MA
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
1 miles, N
Rivier University
10 miles, NW
Merrimack College
10 miles, E
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
15 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lower Highlands, Lowell, MA
Lowell General Hospital
1 miles, NW
Holy Family Hospital
10 miles, NE
Lawrence General Hospital
10 miles, NE
Southern Nh Medical Center
11 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lower Highlands, Lowell, MA
Manchester Airport
21 miles, N
Worcester Regional Airport
38 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
40 miles, NE