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Lowell, Massachusetts

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Lowell market snapshot

Median Sale Price
$525K
Median Days on Market
14 days
Active Listings
51

RentCast market data · Middlesex County County, Massachusetts

About Lowell, Massachusetts

Lowell ( ) is a city in Massachusetts, United States. Alongside Cambridge, it is one of the two traditional seats of Middlesex County. With an estimated population of 115,554 in 2020, it was the fifth most populous city in Massachusetts as of the last census, and the third most populous in the Boston metropolitan statistical area. The city is also part of a smaller Massachusetts statistical area, called Greater Lowell, and of New England's Merrimack Valley region.

Incorporated in 1826 to serve as a mill town, Lowell was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local figure in the Industrial Revolution. The city became known as the cradle of the American Industrial Revolution because of its textile mills and factories. Many of Lowell's historic manufacturing sites were later preserved by the National Park Service to create Lowell National Historical Park. During the Cambodian genocide (1975–1979), the city took in an influx of refugees, leading to a Cambodia Town and America's second-largest Cambodian-American population.

Lowell is home to two institutions of higher education. UMass Lowell, part of the University of Massachusetts system, has three campuses in the city. Middlesex Community College's two campuses are in Lowell and in the town of Bedford, Massachusetts. Arts facilities in the city include the Whistler House Museum of Art, the Merrimack Repertory Theatre, the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, and Sampas Pavilion. In sports, the city has a long tradition of boxing, hosting the annual New England Golden Gloves boxing tournament. The city has a baseball stadium, Edward A. LeLacheur Park, and a multipurpose indoor sports arena, the Tsongas Center, both of which have hosted collegiate and minor-league professional sports teams. Cawley Stadium, home of the Lowell High School Red Raiders, also played host to the Boston Patriots during their first season.

Lowell by the numbers

Population 114,799 · Median age 35.5 yrs · Census ACS 2023

Median household income

Lowell's median household income of $76,205 compares to $101,341 statewide and $78,538 nationally, per Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Median age (years)

The median age in Lowell is 35.5 yrs, compared to 40.0 yrs for Massachusetts and 38.7 yrs nationally.

Gender split

Lowell is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, per Census ACS estimates.

Population trend — Lowell

Lowell's population grew 3.1% from 2019 to 2023, per Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.

Massachusetts government

Source: Congress.gov, Wikidata. Federal legislators represent Massachusetts statewide or by congressional district.

Climate in Lowell

Monthly climate — Lowell

Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, 1991–2020 climate normals, station GHCND:USC00190535.

Average annual rainfall: 0.5 inches across 0 days per year.

Lowell real estate — frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in Lowell?
The median home sale price in Lowell, MA is $524,900, based on the most recent available sales data.
How long do homes stay on the market in Lowell?
Homes in Lowell sell in a median of 14 days.
What is the cost of living like in Lowell?
Lowell has a median household income of $76,205, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
Who lives in Lowell?
Lowell has a population of 114,799 with a median age of 35.5 years, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
How do I sell my home in Lowell?
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