What are the schools like in Bow, WA?

Bow is served primarily by Burlington-Edison School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.

What is the median household income in Bow?

The median household income in Bow, WA is $64,119 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Bow, WA?

Bow has an average high temperature of 47.1°F in January and 73.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Bow, WA affordable or expensive?

Bow's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bow is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $353,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bow, WA?

Bow has a violent crime rate of 131.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1879.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bow, WA a Good Place to Live?

Bow is a small town of 357 in Washington, with a median household income of $64,119 . Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Bow's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bow 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: 106.0

Bow's overall cost of living index is 106.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bow costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bow, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$353,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,119	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bow's violent crime rate is 131.6 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.6 /100k

Property Crime

1879.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bow is served primarily by Burlington-Edison School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1 .

Metric	Bow, WA	National Avg
School District	Burlington-Edison School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	60.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bow sees average highs of 47.1°F in January and 73.3°F in July, with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation and 5.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bow, WA
Average High — January	47.1°F
Average High — July	73.3°F
Annual Precipitation	48.5"
Annual Snowfall	5.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bow, WA	National Avg
Population	357	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	6.4%	22.2%
65 and over	10.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Edison, WA 1 mi Alger, WA 5 mi Bay View, WA 6 mi Burlington, WA 7 mi Sedro-Woolley, WA 9 mi

Bow vs Other Cities

Bow, WA vs Edison, WA Bow, WA vs Alger, WA Bow, WA vs Bay View, WA Bow, WA vs Burlington, WA Bow, WA vs Sedro-Woolley, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bow, WA affordable or expensive?

Bow's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bow roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $353,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Bow, WA?

Bow's violent crime rate is 131.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1879.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bow?

Public schools in Bow are operated by Burlington-Edison School District. The district has 5 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 4.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bow, WA a good place to live?

Bow, WA has a population of 357, a median household income of $64,119, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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?

Bow averages 47.1°F in January and 73.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches with about 5.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bow?

The population of Bow, Washington is 357 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bow?

Key numbers for living in Bow: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $353,300, median household income $64,119, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.