Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Lowell
Lowell, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,246
Population
4,146
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Where riverfront restaurants meet kid-friendly attractions
Small Business
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Suburb
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Great Schools
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Close-Knit
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Affordable
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Nestled along the Grand River about 20 miles east of Grand Rapids, a charming riverside city, Lowell is filled with historic buildings, small businesses, and great schools. Enjoy local favorites like Flat River Grill, serving up wood-fired pizzas on a riverfront patio, or Big Boiler Brewing across Main Street. Both of these gems are located in historic buildings, which is key to the historic charm in the city of Lowell.
Lowell offers residents a family-friendly atmosphere with kid-friendly fun at the Kent County Youth Fair, holding seasonal events and monthly get-togethers for the community. From Bushnell Elementary to Lowell Middle, this city is home to excellent public schools. The close-knit community, affordable rentals, and welcoming environment help to make Lowell feel like home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,977
Average: $83,437
Education
919
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,015
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lowell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lowell, MI is $1,246 for one bedroom, $1,566 for two bedrooms, and $2,599 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lowell has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,246/month
451 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lowell, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
437 Students
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
468 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
276 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
771 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,099 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Creekside Park
- Grand River Riverfront Park
- Fallasburg Park
- Veen Observatory
- Ada Township Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Gerald R Ford International
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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.