Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Lowell, MA
$499,950Median listing price
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About Lowell
Lowell is the 'Mill City' — Massachusetts' fifth-largest city (pop. 115,554) and the cradle of the American Industrial Revolution, 25 miles northwest of Boston. The Lowell National Historical Park preserves its canal-era mills, while UMass Lowell and a downtown arts scene fuel its modern revival (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Lowell
The median listing price in Lowell is $499,950.
Top places in Lowell
- Lowell National Historical Park.
- Boott Cotton Mills Museum.
- Pawtucket Falls.
- Whistler House Museum of Art.
- Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
- Merrimack Repertory Theatre.
- Downtown Lowell and the canal system.
Commuting from Lowell
- MBTA Lowell Line at Lowell station (Gallagher Transportation Terminal) with daily departures to North Station (roughly 40-50 minutes).
- About 25 miles northwest of Boston; drive roughly 35-50 minutes via Route 3.
- LRTA bus network covers the city and surrounding towns.
Schools in Lowell
Public schools: Lowell Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Lowell FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lowell, MA?
The median listing price in Lowell is $499,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lowell, MA?
MBTA Lowell Line at Lowell station (Gallagher Transportation Terminal) with daily departures to North Station (roughly 40-50 minutes). - Which school district serves Lowell, MA?
Lowell is served by Lowell Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.