At a Glance
Median Income
$79,875
$38,216 per capita
Home Value
$198,300
Zillow: $345,181
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Stowe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stowe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stowe a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stowe residents earn a median household income of $79,875 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,216. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stowe is $198,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,181. Median rent is $1,264/month, with 25.5% 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 1956.
Education
23.2% of adults in Stowe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stowe has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,645
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density2,661/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,875
Per Capita$38,216
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,300
Rent$1,264
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$345,181
Housing Units1,600
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation194 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Stowe was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.