Lowell is a small town of 506 in Ohio, with a median household income of $40,417
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lowell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lowell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lowell city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.4
Lowell's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lowell costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lowell, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$821
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lowell's violent crime rate is 46.7 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
46.7 /100k
Property Crime
477.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lowell is served primarily by Fort Frye Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lowell, OH
National Avg
School District
Fort Frye Local
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lowell sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 85.3°F in July,
with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.7 inches of snow per year.
Lowell's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lowell roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,800 and median rent is $821/month.
Lowell's violent crime rate is 46.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 477.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lowell are operated by Fort Frye Local.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lowell, OH has a population of 506, a median household income of $40,417, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lowell averages 38.4°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches
with about 15.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Lowell, Ohio is 506 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lowell: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $91,800, median household income $40,417, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lowell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
