At a Glance
Median Income
$105,079
$39,405 per capita
Home Value
$318,200
Zillow: $297,109
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowmansville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
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 5.5% (53% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population2,968
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,393/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,079
Per Capita$39,405
Unemployment5.5%
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%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI50 (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.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.