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Bowmanstown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Bowmanstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 994. Residents earn $67,125 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
994 Population 1,291/sq mi density
$67,125 Median Income $37,206 per capita
$181,600 Home Value
$969 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,125 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,600 home value, $969/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,125
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $181,600
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.8%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $969
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

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

People

Population994
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,291/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,125
Per Capita$37,206
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$2,798M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,600
Rent$969
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units501
Rent Burden21.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation497 ft (151 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.8%
Libraries4

Is Bowmanstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bowmanstown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bowmanstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bowmanstown is $67,125, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.0% 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 Bowmanstown is $181,600, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $969 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bowmanstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bowmanstown has a population of 994 with a density of 1,291 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.4%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 1.9% Black.

Population

994
Total Population
1,291
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.6%
Female 56.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Bowmanstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.9%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bowmanstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bowmanstown is $67,125, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Bowmanstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,125
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,206
Avg Weekly Wage$860
IRS Avg AGI$62,587

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,305
County GDP$2,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants132
Healthcare175
Retail196
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,285
80% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.8 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Bowmanstown is $181,600, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $969 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$181,600
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$969
17% below US avg
Rent Burden21.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.0%
Housing Units501
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,285
80% above US avg
Effective Rate3.46%
Bowmanstown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.9 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall27.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation497 ft (151 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,291/sq mi
Coordinates40.8014°N, 75.6611°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42025
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.8-point margin. 91.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67%
D 32.2%

Winner: Republican by 34.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.8%
20% below US avg
High School+87.6%
Graduate Degree+6.2%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,291/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.8%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities175
Restaurants132
Retail Stores196

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.8 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

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