What are the schools like in Bow Mar, CO?

School district data for Bow Mar is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bow Mar?

The median household income in Bow Mar, CO is $215,714 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Bow Mar, CO?

Bow Mar has an average high temperature of 45.8°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.1 inches.

Bow Mar, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bow Mar, CO affordable or expensive?

Bow Mar's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bow Mar is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,625,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bow Mar, CO?

Bow Mar has a violent crime rate of 702.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3182.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bow Mar, CO a Good Place to Live?

Bow Mar is a small town of 996 in Colorado, with a median household income of $215,714 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Bow Mar stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Bow Mar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bow Mar city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.5

Bow Mar's overall cost of living index is 105.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bow Mar costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bow Mar, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,625,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$215,714	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Bow Mar's violent crime rate is 702.6 per 100,000 residents — 85% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

702.6 /100k

Property Crime

3182.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bow Mar, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	79.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bow Mar sees average highs of 45.8°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 16.6 inches of annual precipitation and 34.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bow Mar, CO
Average High — January	45.8°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	16.6"
Annual Snowfall	34.1"

Demographics

Metric	Bow Mar, CO	National Avg
Population	996	—
Median Age	46.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	32.2%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Columbine Valley, CO 2 mi Sheridan, CO 2 mi Columbine, CO 3 mi Littleton, CO 3 mi Englewood, CO 3 mi

Bow Mar vs Other Cities

Bow Mar, CO vs Columbine Valley, CO Bow Mar, CO vs Sheridan, CO Bow Mar, CO vs Columbine, CO Bow Mar, CO vs Littleton, CO Bow Mar, CO vs Englewood, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bow Mar, CO affordable or expensive?

Bow Mar's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bow Mar roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,625,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Bow Mar, CO?

Bow Mar's violent crime rate is 702.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3182.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bow Mar?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bow Mar, CO a good place to live?

Bow Mar, CO has a population of 996, a median household income of $215,714, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bow Mar?

Bow Mar averages 45.8°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.6 inches with about 34.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bow Mar?

The population of Bow Mar, Colorado is 996 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bow Mar?

Key numbers for living in Bow Mar: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $1,625,000, median household income $215,714, crime index 172 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bow Mar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.