How Does Lowell, MA Spend Tax Money?
Lowell, MA spends $48,457 per resident, with total expenditures of $5.6B. Top spending categories: Education ($31,397/person), Parks & Recreation ($292/person), Fire Protection ($194/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (50/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $5.6B |
| Per Capita Spending | $48,457 |
| Total Revenue | $3.1B |
| Total Debt | $53.9M |
| Population | 114,737 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 50/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$31,397/person
Parks & Recreation$292/person
Fire Protection$194/person
Highways & Roads$182/person
Health$139/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.