Homes, values and local insight for Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Typical home value $486,000.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
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Lowell is known as the first successful planned industrial city in the United States, built around canals and textile mills on the Merrimack River. Today it is home to Lowell National Historical Park, the country's first urban national park, plus UMass Lowell and one of the largest free folk festivals in the nation. It is also the hometown of Beat writer Jack Kerouac and the birthplace of painter James McNeill Whistler.
Lowell was incorporated in 1826 and grew into a textile powerhouse whose mills were driven by water from the Merrimack River and a network of canals. Belvidere Hill was annexed from Tewksbury in 1834, and the Downtown Lowell Historic District was created in 1983 as a key step in establishing Lowell National Historical Park. The city marked its 200th anniversary in 2026. Lowell mixes converted mill lofts downtown with Victorian and early 1900s homes on the hills, and it has a deeply multicultural population. Daily life runs on cobblestone streets, canal walks, college hockey at the Tsongas Center and summer concerts in Boarding House Park.
Covers much of downtown, including the commercial district, millyards and canal system. Housing includes condos and lofts in converted mills, such as Counting House Lofts in the former Hamilton millyard. Exterior changes need Lowell Historic Board approval. ( source )
The city's best-preserved late 19th century residential area, with large, stylish single-family homes built mostly between 1845 and 1945 and views across the city. The National Register district includes 128 structures. ( source )
A late 1800s middle-class neighborhood in Belvidere built around Rogers Fort Hill Park, which the Rogers family donated to the city in 1886. The district counts 205 historic structures, with the earliest homes from 1886 and 1887. ( source )
A turn-of-the-century streetcar suburb in the Highlands with homes built mostly between 1890 and 1924. It centers on Tyler Park, believed to be the smallest park ever designed by the Olmsted firm. The district includes 409 structures. ( source )
Built around the 22.5 acre South Common, one of Lowell's earliest public open spaces. Expect mid-19th century merchant-class houses alongside churches, schools and civic buildings. ( source )
One of Lowell's earliest neighborhoods, next to downtown. It became the city's first neighborhood design review district in 1999, so exterior changes to buildings need Lowell Historic Board approval. ( source )
Family-run since 1974, known for a wide Greek menu, lunch specials and weekend live Greek and Middle Eastern music with belly dancers. ( source )
Tavern / American · 141 Worthen St, downtownLowell's oldest tavern, serving since 1898 in an 1834 building with its original belt-driven fan system. Poe and Kerouac are said to have been patrons. ( source )
American tavern · 91 Dutton St, downtownHand cut steaks, burgers, local seafood and oysters in a historic landmark building, a short walk from the Tsongas Center and the Auditorium. ( source )
American · 45 Palmer St, downtownSteak tips with mashed potatoes, seafood, burgers and wings in a converted historic firehouse. Sunday brunch and patio seating. ( source )
Pizza / Italian · 220 Central St, downtownServing pizza, subs and dinners downtown since 1962, still using the original dough and sauce recipes. No delivery. ( source )
Mexican / Central American · 124 Merrimack St, downtownFamily-owned spot cooking traditional dishes from recipes handed down through generations. ( source )
Coffee house · 61 Market St, downtownOpen since 2005 and roasting its own coffee since 2015. A go-to downtown spot for studying, working or a sandwich. ( source )
Organic cafe · 194 Middle St, downtownScratch-made bowls, smoothies and organic plant-forward food. ( source )
Home to nearly 400 artists in a historic mill at 122 Western Ave. Open Studios run the first Saturday of every month, and the Loading Dock Gallery is on site. ( source )
The Spinners returned in 2026 after a six-year break and now play in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, with themed nights and promotions along the Merrimack River. ( source )
Professional theatre staging new and contemporary plays in the 279-seat Nancy L. Donahue Theatre inside Liberty Hall at Lowell Memorial Auditorium. ( source )
A 1920 veterans memorial hall seating about 3,000 that hosts concerts, family shows and touring acts downtown. ( source )
The area's largest arena, home to UMass Lowell River Hawks Division I hockey, plus concerts and family shows. ( source )
Handmade quilts, gifts and keepsakes inside the quilt museum at 18 Shattuck St. ( source )
Gallery and working studios at 256 Market St, next to the park visitor center, where artists sell paintings, ceramics, jewelry, quilts and handwoven work. ( source )
Artist co-op gallery on the second floor of Western Avenue Studios selling work by resident artists. ( source )
Outdoor farmers markets that rotate around Lowell neighborhoods Tuesday through Friday from May through October. ( source )
Regional mall in nearby Burlington with Macy's, Nordstrom, Primark and more than 190 shops. ( source )
Two-story gift shop and cafe in nearby Westford with homemade muffins, scones and Kimball's merchandise. ( source )
A 2-mile waterfront stretch on the Merrimack with a boat ramp, paved bike path, picnic areas, the Rynne Bathhouse and canal and mill exhibits made with the National Park Service. ( source )
in townOver 1,000 acres with about 6 miles of trails, ponds and wetlands for hiking, biking, fishing and cross-country skiing. Entrance on Trotting Park Road. ( source )
in townCity-owned multi-use trail along the Concord River, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, with parking on Davidson St and Lawrence St. ( source )
starts at the city lineA 20-mile paved rail trail that starts at the Lowell and Chelmsford line and runs south through Chelmsford, Westford, Carlisle, Acton, Concord and Sudbury. ( source )
about 10 miles1,000 acres with more than 20 miles of trails, a working dairy farm with weekend tours and an ice cream stand. ( source )
about 20 milesFreshwater wetlands along the Concord and Sudbury rivers with an observation tower and more than 220 bird species. ( source )
about 20 milesBattlefields and historic structures tied to the opening battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. ( source )
The heart of Lowell National Historical Park at 115 John St, with a weave room of more than 80 working 1920s power looms and daily demonstrations. ( source )
Summer 60-minute tours on the Francis Cabot Lowell Riverboat from the UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse, plus free historic trolley rides between park sites. ( source )
Changing exhibitions of antique and contemporary quilts from New England and around the world at 18 Shattuck St. ( source )
The 1825 birthplace of painter James McNeill Whistler at 243 Worthen St, showing 19th and 20th century American art and rotating exhibits. ( source )
Streetcar and trolley exhibits at 25 Shattuck St, open weekends year-round. ( source )
One of the largest free folk festivals in the nation, with three days of traditional music, dance, crafts and food on outdoor stages downtown. ( source )
SummerOutdoor concerts in Boarding House Park since 1990, plus free kids shows on summer Wednesdays and Thursdays and a Banjo and Fiddle Contest each September. ( source )
SeptemberA free 10K race of human-powered sculptures over cobblestones, through a mud pit and into the Merrimack River, held since 2016. ( source )
First weekend in OctoberTours of Kerouac's Lowell places, readings, music, films and panels honoring the city's Beat Generation native son. ( source )
Interstate 495, US Route 3, the Lowell Connector, and Routes 3A, 38, 110, 113 and 133
AirportsBoston Logan International Airport (about 45 to 60 minutes) and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire (about 40 minutes)
Boston: about 27 miles, roughly 45 to 60 minutes by car, or the MBTA Lowell Line commuter rail from the Gallagher Transit Terminal Burlington: about 20 minutes Nashua, NH: about 25 minutesRyan and Megan Winslow, broker owners of Winslow Homes. REALTOR® since 2009, 3,000+ homes sold, broker in FL, MA, CT and RI, U.S. Army Retired.
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The typical home in Lowell is worth $486,000, 40% below the Middlesex County typical value of $814,000 and 27% below the Massachusetts typical value of $662,000.
Zillow Home Value Index for Lowell, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.
Home values in Lowell moved +27.2% over five years and +99.2% over ten.
Median gross rent in Lowell. Useful for investors running rental numbers.
Share of occupied homes in Lowell lived in by the owner.
Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.
Median household income in Lowell.
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Typical value $577,000 · 32,972 residents
Area guide →Typical value $682,000 · 36,953 residents
Area guide →Typical value $677,000 · 31,796 residents
Area guide →12,779 residents
Area guide →Typical value $703,000 · 42,978 residents
Area guide →Typical value $838,000 · 25,024 residents
Area guide →See the full Middlesex County real estate guide or the Massachusetts real estate guide.
The Zillow Home Value Index for Lowell was $486,000 in August 2026, +0.9% over the past year.
Lowell is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
About 120,418 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 115,560 in 2020.
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44% of occupied homes in Lowell are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.
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The typical home in Lowell is worth $482,415 as of August 2026, across 4 ZIP codes ranging from $452,294 in 01850 to $522,375 in 01851. Values moved +0.7% over the last 12 months at the middle ZIP code.
| ZIP | Typical value | 12 months | 5 years | Median sale, Mar to May 2026 | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01850 | $452,294 | +0.5% | +27.0% | $485,000 | 20 |
| 01851 | $522,375 | +0.5% | +26.6% | $495,000 | 29 |
| 01852 | $473,176 | +1.1% | +26.3% | ||
| 01854 | $482,415 | +0.7% | +27.8% | $444,300 | 23 |
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index through August 2026 and the Redfin Data Center ZIP code tracker, March to May 2026. Ask Ryan and Megan for a value for your own home.
