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Bow
  • Town in New Hampshire
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Manchester

Bow

#1 in Best Places to Live in Merrimack County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Bow is a town in New Hampshire with a population of 8,227. Bow is in Merrimack County and is one of the best places to live in New Hampshire. Living in Bow offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Bow tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Bow are highly rated.
    About Bow...
    Population
    8,227
    Town near
    Manchester
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $344,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,227
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      37
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      24.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      12.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      468
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      24.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Bow

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $132,774
    National
    $69,021
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