Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Lowell
Lowell, NC Area Guide
A peaceful gem outside Charlotte
Wooded
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Outdoors
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River
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College
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While it may be small, Lowell is a city with a wide variety of amenities and attractions. Situated between Charlotte and Gastonia just off I-85, Lowell borders George Paston Park and the South Fork Catawba River. Commuters can reach Downtown Charlotte in less than 20 minutes and Gastonia in under 10, and students enjoy easy access to nearby Belmont Abbey College and Gaston College. Lowell has a small-town, family-friendly vibe which spills over into its charming, wooded neighborhoods and popular restaurants with names like Grits N Greens Southern Cuisine and Hillbilly’s Barbeque and Steaks. You’ll find residents hiking the trails in George Paston Park and shopping at Franklin Square.
The adventurous head east of the city to the nearby US National Whitewater Center, while the nearby Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium provides a more subdued experience with nature. Closer to home, the South Fork River Park is also a great spot for canoeing, rafting, hiking, and wildlife-viewing.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,469
Average: $67,496
Education
499
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,790
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lowell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lowell, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
409 Students
Public
Grades K-5
409 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
777 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
777 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schiele Museum of Natural History
- E-Corps Expeditions Inc.
- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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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.