Bowers, DE

Delaware · Metropolitan Area

Bowers is a small town in Delaware with a population of 273. Residents earn $76,406 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
273 Population 881/sq mi density
$76,406 Median Income $47,521 per capita
$297,500 Home Value $328,219 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,406 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$297,500 home value, $1,063/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,406
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $297,500
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.3%
20% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,063
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.8%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population273
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density881/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,406
Per Capita$47,521
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,652M
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$297,500
Rent$1,063
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$328,219

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation3 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+93.7%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Libraries5

Is Bowers a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bowers receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Bowers stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bowers is $76,406, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bowers is $297,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Bowers experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Bowers has a population of 273 with a density of 881 people per square mile. The median age is 63.6 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%).

Population

273
Total Population
881
People / sq mi
63.6yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.1%
Female 57.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Bowers vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bowers vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bowers is $76,406, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Bowers vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,406
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,521
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
IRS Avg AGI$65,091

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,852
County GDP$11,652M

Business (County)

Restaurants369
Healthcare567
Retail651
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,678
23% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Work from Home8.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bowers is $297,500, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,063 (9% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $328,219.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$297,500
6% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$328,219

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,063
9% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,205
1 Bedroom$1,250
2 Bedrooms$1,560
3 Bedrooms$1,990
4 Bedrooms$2,293

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,678
23% below US avg
Effective Rate0.90%
In Bowers, 42.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 30.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.8%
33% above US avg
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma12.2%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity30.7%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Checkup Rate78.8%
Premature Death10,078/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access66.5%
Healthcare Facilities567

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

Bowers has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density881/sq mi
Coordinates39.0622°N, 75.4029°W
County FIPS10001
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.2%
D 50.2%

Winner: Democrat by 2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.3%
20% above US avg
High School+93.7%
School Test Score5.64
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density881/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities567
Restaurants369
Retail Stores651

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Work from Home8.0%

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