The Town FilesLowell, Vermont
Town in Orleans County · population 887 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,400
- Household income
- $57,404
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 106 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 32.9
Lowell is a town of 887 people in Orleans County, Vermont. The median home is worth $183,400, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for families than 90% of Vermont towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of Vermont towns, more of a college town than 83% of Vermont towns.
How Lowell ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lowell is worth $183,400, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $57,404, which is more affordable than 76% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $945 a month. 94.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lowell | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,400 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $945 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $57,404 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 94.1% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 22.3% | — |
Who lives in Lowell
| People | Lowell | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 30.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 55.2 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 89.3% |
Weather in Lowell
July highs average 75.9°F and January lows 4.6°F. About 46.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 105.6 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 177 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lowell since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 20, 1962 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 20, 1962.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 21, 2022.
Severe weather in Orleans County since 1996
Orleans County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Flood | DR-4826: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4810: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4770: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 2, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4762: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Orleans County
Orleans County had 10,532 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,363 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Lowell itself the ACS puts it at 14.5%.
Public schools in Lowell
1 public school with 79 students, about 6.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Graded School | PK-8 | 79 | 6.6 |
Towns near Lowell
- Westfield, VT6.4 mi · 534 people · home $301,400
- Eden, VT6.8 mi · 1,338 people · home $215,900
- Albany, VT7.2 mi · 976 people · home $231,500
- Montgomery, VT8.5 mi · 1,184 people · home $323,200
- Irasburg, VT8.8 mi · 1,233 people · home $230,800
- Troy, VT10.2 mi · 1,722 people · home $233,200
- Craftsbury, VT10.6 mi · 1,343 people · home $270,500
- Jay, VT11.5 mi · 551 people · home $234,200
Lowell questions
Is Lowell, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lowell scores better for retirees than 25% of Vermont towns and quieter than 25%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in Lowell?
The median owner-occupied home in Lowell is valued at $183,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,404, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $945 a month.
What is the weather like in Lowell?
July highs average 75.9°F and January lows 4.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.8 inches of precipitation a year and 105.6 inches of snow.
Does Lowell get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lowell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 20, 1962. The typical Vermont 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)