At a Glance
Median Income
$67,125
$37,206 per capita
Home Value
$181,600
Zillow: $248,727
Median Rent
$969/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Bowmanstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowmanstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowmanstown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bowmanstown residents earn a median household income of $67,125 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,206. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bowmanstown is $181,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,727. Median rent is $969/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
26.8% of adults in Bowmanstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population994
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,291/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,125
Per Capita$37,206
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,600
Rent$969
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$248,727
Housing Units501
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation497 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Bowmanstown was founded in 1808.
The median home in Bowmanstown was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.