Lowville, NY

Lowville, New York

Lowville, New York, in Lewis county, is 49 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 181 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is home to some 3,476 residents.

The People and Families of Lowville

In Lowville, about 53% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Lowville than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lowville had a median family income of $42,399.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Lowville.

Lowville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 59% of the housing in Lowville was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Lowville, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village. In Lowville you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Lowville, 83% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the village let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Lowville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Lowville, NY

Comparing Lowville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Lowville Almanac

Lowville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lowville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lowville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lowville Public Libraries

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Lowville Hospitals

LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
7785 NORTH STATE STREET
(315) 376-5200
Emergency Service: Yes

Lowville High Schools (2004)

LOWVILLE HS
7668 STATE ST
315-376-9015
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 449 students.

Lowville Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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