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Lowell, Oregon

Lowell, Oregon, in Lane county, is 14 miles SE of Springfield, Oregon (center to center) and 111 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is in the Eugene - Springfield area. There are 857 residents in Lowell.

The People and Families of Lowell

In Lowell, about 60% of adults are married. The faces of Lowell are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lowell had a median family income of $41,563.

Lowell Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lowell that were owner-occupied was 74%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Compared to most cities in the state, Lowell has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Lowell, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Lowell Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lowell, OR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity63
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men43
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes49
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents23
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