Lowellville is a small town of 1,102 in Ohio, with a median household income of $51,458
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lowellville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lowellville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lowellville 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: 86.0
Lowellville's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lowellville costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lowellville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$78,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$560
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,458
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lowellville's violent crime rate is 208.6 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
208.6 /100k
Property Crime
1010.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lowellville is served primarily by Lowellville Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lowellville, OH
National Avg
School District
Lowellville Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lowellville sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Lowellville's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lowellville roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $78,600 and median rent is $560/month.
Lowellville's violent crime rate is 208.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1010.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lowellville are operated by Lowellville Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lowellville, OH has a population of 1,102, a median household income of $51,458, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
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.
Lowellville averages 36.9°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lowellville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44436.
The population of Lowellville, Ohio is 1,102 with a median age of 48.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lowellville: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $78,600, median household income $51,458, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lowellville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
