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Bowmansville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,968 Population 1,393/sq mi density
$105,079 Median Income $39,405 per capita
$318,200 Home Value $297,109 Zillow
$1,156 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$105,079 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$318,200 home value, $1,156/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowmansville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,079
40% above
$39,405 per capita
Home Value
$318,200
13% above
Zillow: $297,109
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
1% below
17.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
296/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
9% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Bowmansville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bowmansville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
140%
Home Value
113%
Rent
99%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowmansville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bowmansville residents earn a median household income of $105,079 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,405. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowmansville is $318,200 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,109. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 17.6% 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 1990.

Safety & Crime

Bowmansville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 296/100K.

Education

30.6% of adults in Bowmansville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowmansville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,968
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,393/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,079
Per Capita$39,405
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

A+
Home Value$318,200
Rent$1,156
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$297,109
Housing Units1,004
Rent Burden17.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property296/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation416 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Bowmansville was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.