At a Glance
Median Income
$76,406
$47,521 per capita
Home Value
$297,500
Zillow: $334,071
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
16.0% smoking rate
How Bowers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowers a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bowers residents earn a median household income of $76,406 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,521. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bowers is $297,500 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,071. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
40.3% of adults in Bowers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowers has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density881/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans15.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,406
Per Capita$47,521
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A
Home Value$297,500
Rent$1,063
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$334,071
Housing Units269
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bowers was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.