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Bow, New Hampshire

town

At a glance

8,335
Population
$506,500
Median home value (all homes)
67% above U.S. median
$637,815
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,539/mo
Median rent
14% above U.S. median
$172,857
Median household income
120% above U.S. median
27 min
Average commute
93.5%
Homes with broadband
3.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 116 — 16% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing85% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities38% above
Taxes100% below
Insurance29% below
Commute cost1% below
For business: New Hampshire is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates98.7%
College graduates60.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bow Economic Opportunity
The page describes the Town of Bow, NH and its government structure, including a Business Development Commission that advises the Board of Selectmen on economic development and long-range planning.
state Monadnock Economic Dev Corp.
Monadnock Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit regional development corporation serving Southwest New Hampshire, focusing on business and development finance, real estate development, and technical advisory services, to support high-impact projects.
state New Hampshire Economic Develiopment Division
The Department of Business and Economic Affairs is the premier resource for businesses considering expansion in, or relocation to New Hampshire, as well as people seeking a home where they can balance their careers amid the natural beauty it offers. BEA is comprised of the Division of Economic Development, Division of Planning & Community Development, and the Division of Travel & Tourism Development.
State sales taxNone
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo

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