Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Lowell
Lowell, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,260
Population
11,073
Renter Mix
18% Rent
A secluded small town in northwestern Indiana
Suburban
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Rural
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Secluded
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Quiet
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Convenient
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Small Business
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Lowell boasts a close-knit community that appreciates the small-town feel and sense of seclusion that this suburb offers. A blend of suburban and rural, Lowell is home to affordable residential neighborhoods and abundant local businesses, ranging from restaurants to specialty shops and services. Other conveniences like supermarkets, convenience stores, and chain dining options are available in Lowell as well. Located in the northwest corner of Indiana, Chicago is the closest big city to Lowell, situated about an hour’s drive north of town. Although Lowell is somewhat secluded from big-city living, residents appreciate the quick drive towards Lake Michigan, where they can enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, sunbathing, and more. Proximity to Interstate 65 and State Route 2 keep this town as accessible as possible.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,779
Average: $89,262
Education
2,028
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,599
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lowell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lowell, IN is $935 for a studio, $1,260 for one bedroom, $1,425 for two bedrooms, and $1,529 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lowell has increased by 7.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,260/month
578 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lowell, IN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
563 Students
Lake Prairie Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Three Creeks Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
515 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
742 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,033 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.