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Lowell, Massachusetts

city · Middlesex County

At a glance

118,368
Population
$429,200
Median home value
41% above U.S. median
$1,625/mo
Median rent
21% above U.S. median
$78,658
Median household income
0% above U.S. median
27.9 min
Average commute
87.4%
Homes with broadband
5.7%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates82.9%
College graduates30%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lowell Economic Development
The City of Lowell's Economic Development Office can assist you in identifying the programs that best meet your needs. These services are provided both directly and in partnership with local, state, and federal partners.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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