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Lowell, Indiana

Introduction to Lowell, Indiana

Located in Lake county, Lowell, Indiana, is 20 miles S of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 41 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. There are 7,505 residents living in the town.

Lowell History

The city, now known as Lowell, was originally inhabited by many native American tribes, including the Pottawatomies. In the late 1670s, the French settled in the region. The land on which the town stands today was officially purchased by the state in 1832. The city was named by its founder, Melvin Arthur Halsted, in honor of his hometown of Lowell, Massachusetts.

Lowell and nearby Attractions

  • Buckley Homestead
  • Evergreen Park
  • Matteson Historical Museum
  • Brauer Museum of Art
  • Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
  • La Salle State Fish and Wildlife Area

Things To Do In Lowell

The town of Lowell celebrates the Buckley Homestead Fall Festival every October. The Redwing Lake, the Liberty Park, and the Lowell Commercial Historic District are in the area. Historic remnants at the Matteson Historical Museum are showcased. The Brauer Museum of Art and the La Salle State Fish and Wildlife Area are close by.

Lowell Transportation

The Chicago Midway International Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Lowell Higher Education

The Indiana University-Northwest, the Praire State College, and the Purdue University offer higher educational classes.

High Points

Lowell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Lowell Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 17%Lowell People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Lowell Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Lowell, IN

Comparing Lowell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women68
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime21
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