Median Income
$76,500
2% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Unemployment
3.4%
6% lower than US avg
How Bow Island Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,036
Median AgeN/A
Density929/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment3.4%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units675
Rent Burden14.9%
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+1.1%
Is Bow Island a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bow Island receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment. Bow Island has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bow Island is $76,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market.
Education
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school.
Bow Island has a population of 2,036 with a density of 929 people per square mile.
Population
2,036
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
Bow Island vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
Bow Island vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Bow Island is $76,500, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average).
Income: Bow Island vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $76,500 |
| 2% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.4% |
| Housing Units | 675 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Bow Island vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Bow Island vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 929/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8668°N, 111.3684°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |