The Town FilesLovell, Maine
Town in Oxford County · population 1,104 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $295,000
- Household income
- $80,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 91 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 52.2
Lovell is a town of 1,104 people in Oxford County, Maine. The median home is worth $295,000, above the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks better for cycling than 89% of Maine towns, quieter than 83% of Maine towns, hipper than 76% of Maine towns.
How Lovell ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lovell is worth $295,000, above the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $80,625, which is more affordable than 43% of Maine towns. Median rent is $1,419 a month. 88.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lovell | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,000 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $1,419 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $80,625 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 88.9% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 53.8% | — |
Who lives in Lovell
| People | Lovell | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.2 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.5% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.1% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 21.8% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 90.0% |
Weather in Lovell
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 8.1°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 90.6 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 167 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lovell since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Maine town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 1, 2017 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 1, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 21, 2009.
Severe weather in Oxford County since 1996
Oxford County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4754: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| September 6, 2023 | Flood | DR-4737: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| July 6, 2023 | Flood | DR-4719: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4696: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oxford County
Oxford County had 17,009 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,809 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Lovell itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Lovell
1 public school with 105 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Suncook School | PK-4 | 105 | 10.5 |
Towns near Lovell
- Waterford, ME8.1 mi · 1,570 people · home $273,800
- Fryeburg, ME10.6 mi · 3,369 people · home $268,600
- Bridgton, ME11.6 mi · 2,118 people · home $263,800
- Bridgton, ME12.3 mi · 5,418 people · home $316,600
- Fryeburg, ME12.7 mi · 1,444 people · home $264,700
- Harrison, ME13.1 mi · 2,447 people · home $249,300
- Jackson, NH13.4 mi · 1,028 people · home $719,300
- Norway, ME13.9 mi · 5,077 people · home $215,800
Lovell questions
Is Lovell, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lovell scores better for retirees than 57% of Maine towns and quieter than 83%. 26.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.2).
How much does a house cost in Lovell?
The median owner-occupied home in Lovell is valued at $295,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,625, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,419 a month.
What is the weather like in Lovell?
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 8.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 90.6 inches of snow.
Does Lovell get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lovell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 1, 2017. The typical Maine town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)