Primary sources for Lowell, MA
- Census Bureau profile of Lowell, MA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Lowell, MA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Lowell, MA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Lowell, MA
Electricity rates in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA ranks 7 of 48 Massachusetts cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (35%). Lowell, Massachusetts has 114,799 residents in 42,383 households; 23.7% heat with electricity.
Households in Lowell, MA can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Lowell on the map
Middlesex County, with Lowell marked
Who supplies Lowell
Middlesex County lists 6 utilities for Lowell, MA, a city of 114,799: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Middlesex County page.
Outage risk around Lowell
Lowell, MA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 189 wind and 1 tornado, 165.5 per 100,000 residents of 114,799. Top gust near Lowell, MA: 87 knots, 100 mph. Damage near Lowell, MA: $2.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Lowell, MA
wind and tornado reports, Lowell, MA
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- 36'16
- 16'17
- 14'18
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- 14'21
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- 17'25
| Lowell, MA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell, MA, 2015 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Lowell, MA, 2016 | 35 | 1 | 36 |
| Lowell, MA, 2017 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Lowell, MA, 2018 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Lowell, MA, 2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Lowell, MA, 2020 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Lowell, MA, 2021 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Lowell, MA, 2022 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Lowell, MA, 2023 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Lowell, MA, 2024 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Lowell, MA, 2025 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Facts about Lowell
- Residents of Lowell, MA, ACS 2023
- 114,7995 of 48 Massachusetts cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Lowell, MA
- $76,20536 of 48 of those cities
- Households in Lowell, MA
- 42,3832.71 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Lowell, MA
- 44.0%18,650 owners and 23,733 renter households
- Housing units in Lowell, MA
- 44,1101,727 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Lowell, MA
- 23.7%10,061 of 42,383 homes
- Land area of Lowell, MA
- 13.6 sq mi8,434.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Lowell, MA
- 2.6%at 570 kWh a month over the $76,205 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Lowell, MA
- 190NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 165.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Lowell, MA
- 195432,771 of 44,110 homes (74.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Lowell, MA
- $395,100$1,603 gross rent a month, 4.87% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Lowell
Compare Lowell with nearby cities
| City near Lowell, MA | Distance from Lowell | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell, MA (this page) | 0 mi | 114,799 | $76,205 | 1954 | $395,100 | 190 | 10.0% |
| Lawrence, MA | 9.1 mi northeast | 88,297 (-26,502) | $57,903 (-$18,302) | 1947 (-7 yr) | $393,500 (-$1,600) | 156 (-34) | 5.7% (-4.3 pts) |
| Methuen Town, MA | 10.2 mi northeast | 53,043 (-61,756) | $103,270 (+$27,065) | 1968 (+14 yr) | $472,200 (+$77,100) | 149 (-41) | 10.8% (+0.7 pts) |
| Woburn, MA | 13.4 mi southeast | 41,205 (-73,594) | $107,754 (+$31,549) | 1970 (+16 yr) | $641,800 (+$246,700) | 338 (+148) | 15.1% (+5.1 pts) |
| Lexington, MA | 14.2 mi south | 34,085 (-80,714) | $219,402 (+$143,197) | 1964 (+10 yr) | $1,147,900 (+$752,800) | 361 (+171) | 31.6% (+21.5 pts) |
| Haverhill, MA | 15.5 mi northeast | 67,387 (-47,412) | $87,675 (+$11,470) | 1964 (+10 yr) | $426,900 (+$31,800) | 125 (-65) | 11.6% (+1.6 pts) |
Housing and heating in Lowell
Lowell, MA: 32,771 of 44,110 homes were built before 1980 and 4,538 in 2000 or later. Lowell, MA has 13,436 detached houses, 15,247 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 172 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Lowell, MA
% of homes by decade built, Lowell, MA
- 43pre-40
- 440s
- 950s
- 960s
- 1070s
- 1180s
- 590s
- 600s
- 410s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Lowell, MA
| Lowell, MA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell, MA, median year built | 1954 | 1961 | -7 years | 27 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, built before 1980 | 74.3% | 69.1% | +5.2 points | 23 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, built 2000 or later | 10.3% | 14.5% | -4.2 points | 30 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, detached houses | 30.5% | 46.9% | -16.5 points | 35 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 34.6% | 25.1% | +9.5 points | 7 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, mobile homes | 0.4% | 0.4% | -0.0 points | 20 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, renter households | 56.0% | 38.4% | +17.6 points | 12 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, median home value | $395,100 | $687,200 | -$292,100 | 36 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, median gross rent a month | $1,603 | $2,126 | -$523 | 32 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, people per household | 2.59 | 2.48 | +0.11 | 12 of 48 |
Cost of living with electricity in Lowell
Lowell, MA: 42,383 households at $1,636 a year per home for electricity (Middlesex County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $69.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $3,250 a year per household.
| Group in Lowell, MA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Lowell, MA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell, MA, all households | 42,383 | $1,636 | $69.3 million | 2.15% |
| Lowell, MA, homeowners | 18,650 | $2,034 | $37.9 million | 2.67% |
| Lowell, MA, renters | 23,733 | $1,000 | $23.7 million | 1.31% |
Who lives in Lowell: income, cars, homes
17,621 residents of Lowell, MA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.5. Lowell, MA homes: 19,819 have 3+ bedrooms, 8,226 none or one, median 4.8 rooms. In Lowell, MA, 11,930 of 23,005 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 15,057 households moved in since 2018 and 6,510 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Lowell, MA, 10,212 of 42,383 households earn under $35,000, 10,644 $35,000-$75,000, 14,280 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,247 $150,000 or more. Of 57,492 workers in Lowell, MA, 5,764 work from home, 41,946 drive alone, 1,127 ride transit and 2,217 walk. In Lowell, MA, 5,849 households own no vehicle and 19,794 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that.
Household income in Lowell, MA
| Lowell, MA | Value | Rank in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell, MA, households under $35,000 | 24.1% | 16 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, households $150,000 or more | 17.1% | 39 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, residents below poverty | 16.0% | 10 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, median age | 35.5 | 38 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 44.9% | 35 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, households without a vehicle | 13.8% | 19 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, households with 2+ vehicles | 46.7% | 27 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, workers at home | 10.0% | 32 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, cost-burdened renters | 51.9% | 24 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, moved in since 2018 | 35.5% | 14 of 48 |
| Lowell, MA, moved in before 2000 | 15.4% | 42 of 48 |
Analyst note on Lowell
Lowell, MA counts 114,799 residents in 42,383 households, on 13.6 square miles. Household income in Lowell, MA is $76,205; 18,650 of its 42,383 households own. 10,061 of the 42,383 occupied homes in Lowell, MA heat with electricity.
Lowell, MA has 44,110 housing units, 1,727 of them vacant or seasonal. Lowell, MA ranks 11 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the youngest residents (median age 35.5). Lowell, MA ranks 12 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the share of renter households (56%).
Lowell, MA ranks 13 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the lowest median home value ($395,100).
ZIP codes in Lowell
| ZIP area touching Lowell, MA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Lowell | Share of Lowell's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 01852 (Lowell, MA) | 100.0% | 36.5% |
| 01854 (Lowell, MA) | 98.9% | 28.8% |
| 01851 (Lowell, MA) | 100.0% | 23.7% |
| 01850 (Lowell, MA) | 99.9% | 10.0% |
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Questions on Lowell
Lowell: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Lowell, MA: Massachusetts households pick a supplier and plan, and Middlesex County lists 6 utilities.
Lowell: how does it rank among Massachusetts cities?
Lowell, MA: rank 5 of 48 by its 114,799 residents, rank 36 of 48 by $76,205 median income.
Lowell: how many homes heat with electricity?
Lowell, MA: 10,061 of 42,383 occupied homes, 23.7%; Middlesex County 17.0%.
Lowell: how much income goes to electricity?
At 570 kWh a month, 2.6% of the $76,205 median income in Lowell, MA.
Lowell: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Massachusetts yes; municipal and co-op areas around Lowell, MA may be closed.
Lowell: damaging storms reported nearby?
190 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Lowell, MA, 2015 to 2025, 165.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Lowell?
Lowell, MA: median home built 1954; 32,771 of 44,110 homes (74.3%) predate 1980, 13,436 are detached and 15,247 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many residents of Lowell, MA live below the poverty line?
17,621 residents.
How big are the homes in Lowell, MA?
19,819 of 44,110 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.8 rooms.
How many Lowell, MA renters struggle with rent?
11,930 of 23,005 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.