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Bow, NH

Bow, NH.

Population: 8,335 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bow, NH is $631,289 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $650,000 after a median 31 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$631,289

Median home value

+6.8%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$631,289
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.3%
5-year appreciation
+39.7%
10-year appreciation
+113.4%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$631,289
House Price Index (state)
492.1 (+3.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$650,000
Median list price
$645,000
Median price per sqft
$279
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
102.8%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,253/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,376/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,357/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,366/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
104.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
24.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
Schools include
Bow Memorial School, Bow Elementary School, Bow High School, Bow Preschool

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Auburn Road Landfill (16.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.0 in
Annual snowfall
75.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,376
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,759

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Concord Municipal Airport (CON) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord Municipal Airport (CON) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
26
Hospitals include
MERRIMACK HEALTH LAWRENCE HOSPITAL, ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL, NORTHEAST HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+579 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
22.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$9,584
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
87.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,473
Average weekly wage
$1,359
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
286

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BowState medianUS median
Median home value$631,289$479,862$288,527
Median sale price$650,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$9,584$5,920$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bow, NH?
$631,289.
What is the median sale price in Bow, NH?
$650,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bow, NH?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Bow, NH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,800/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bow, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Bow, NH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Bow, NH?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bow, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bow, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bow, NH?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bow, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bow, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bow, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 104.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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