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Lowell, MI


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Lowell, Michigan

Lowell, Michigan, in Kent county, is 16 miles E of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 124 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city is in the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland area. There are 4,013 residents in Lowell.

The People and Families of Lowell

In Lowell, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lowell had a median family income of $49,145.

Political Inclinations

Lowell folks tended to give their money ($5,975) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Lowell Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lowell that were owner-occupied was 68%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Lowell, 90% of commuters drive to work. Lowell offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLowell Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLowell Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Lowell Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Lowell, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity65
Senior Citizens45
Male Share of the Population43
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime55

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