Question 1

Is Lowell, MA or Newton, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Lowell, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Lowell, MA is approximately $398,900 and in Newton, MA it is approximately $971,700 — a difference of $572,800.

Question 2

Is Lowell, MA or Newton, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA scores higher on safety. Lowell, MA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Newton, MA has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

Is Lowell, MA or Newton, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA is more walkable. Lowell, MA has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Newton, MA has a Walk Score of 32/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Lowell, MA or Newton, MA?

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA has higher-rated schools. Lowell, MA has a school rating of 7.2/10 and Newton, MA has a rating of 7.6/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Lowell, MA or Newton, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Lowell, MA	Newton, MA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Settle here
Median Price	$399K ✓ Lower price	$972K
Median Rent	$2K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$79K	$134K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low	Low
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	32/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	6/100	44/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	3/100	36/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	41 min	15 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7.2/10	7.6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	commutersstudentsfamilies	FamiliesCommuters to BostonHigh income professionals

Lowell, MA vs Newton, MA

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