The Town FilesLowell, Oregon
City in Lane County · population 1,196 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $406,600
- Household income
- $99,440
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 48.2
Lowell is a city of 1,196 people in Lane County, Oregon. The median home is worth $406,600, close to the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 82% of Oregon towns, easier by car than 78% of Oregon towns, quieter than 70% of Oregon towns.
How Lowell ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lowell is worth $406,600, close to the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $99,440, which is more affordable than 83% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,125 a month. 83.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lowell | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $406,600 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,125 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $99,440 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 83.6% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.4% | — |
Who lives in Lowell
| People | Lowell | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.2 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 92.4% |
Weather in Lowell
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 37.1°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Lowell since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on June 29, 2008.
Severe weather in Lane County since 1996
Lane County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 27, 2023 | Fire | FM-5457: Cedar Creek Fire |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Lane County
Lane County had 157,428 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,020 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Lowell itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Lowell
4 public schools with 1,013 students, about 19.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Charter Academy (charter) | K-12 | 496 | 22.5 |
| Lowell Junior/Senior High School | 7-12 | 194 | 19.4 |
| Lundy Elementary School | K-6 | 180 | 16.4 |
| Mountain View Academy (charter) | K-8 | 143 | 14.3 |
Towns near Lowell
- Dexter, OR2.3 mi · 893 people · home $314,000
- Jasper, OR8.1 mi · 793 people · home $340,400
- Creswell, OR11.6 mi · 5,641 people · home $435,500
- Springfield, OR13.5 mi · 61,851 people · home $358,700
- Cottage Grove, OR16.2 mi · 10,574 people · home $346,600
- Marcola, OR18.0 mi · 580 people · home $338,800
- Eugene, OR19.2 mi · 176,654 people · home $460,400
- Oakridge, OR19.8 mi · 3,206 people · home $240,200
Lowell questions
Is Lowell, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lowell scores better for retirees than 59% of Oregon towns and quieter than 70%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.2).
How much does a house cost in Lowell?
The median owner-occupied home in Lowell is valued at $406,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $99,440, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,125 a month.
What is the weather like in Lowell?
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 37.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Lowell get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Lowell in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)