Bow, WA

Washington

Bow is a small town in Washington with a population of 584. Residents earn $67,017 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
584 Population 499/sq mi density
$67,017 Median Income $28,222 per capita
$361,900 Home Value $821,981 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,017 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$361,900 home value
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,017
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $361,900
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.4%
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.5%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bow Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population584
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 77%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,017
Per Capita$28,222
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Commute16 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$361,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$821,981

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation12 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+74.0%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute16 min
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Is Bow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bow receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Bow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bow is $67,017, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bow is $361,900, 28% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Bow experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches, including 10.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Bow has a population of 584 with a density of 499 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.5%).

Population

584
Total Population
499
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bow is $67,017, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Bow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,017
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,222
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$92,592

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,142
County GDP$4,664M

Business (County)

Restaurants163
Healthcare188
Retail230
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.3 min
Work from Home4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bow is $361,900, 28% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $821,981.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$361,900
28% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$821,981

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
Effective Rate1.78%
In Bow, 31.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 15.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bow vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.5%
2% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure26.4%
Asthma11.2%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity15.9%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate67.4%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access82.7%
Healthcare Facilities188

Crime Rates: Bow vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Bow has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.9 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall10.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation12 ft (4 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density499/sq mi
Coordinates48.5613°N, 122.4078°W
County FIPS53029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%
D 56.8%

Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.4%
45% below US avg
High School+74.0%
School Test Score5.36
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density499/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities188
Restaurants163
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.3 min
Work from Home4.2%

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