At a Glance
Median Income
$67,017
$28,222 per capita
Home Value
$361,900
Zillow: $843,489
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
74.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
10.6% smoking rate
How Bow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bow a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bow residents earn a median household income of $67,017 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,222. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bow is $361,900 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $843,489. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
18.4% of adults in Bow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
74.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bow has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population584
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,017
Per Capita$28,222
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B+
Home Value$361,900
Rent
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$843,489
Housing Units185
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation12 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+74.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute16 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bow was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.