How long is the commute from Bow, NH?
Workers who live in Bow, NH take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
22.7% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Bow get to work
| Means of transportation | Bow | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.7% (±5.1 points) | 73.1% | 72.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±1.9 points) | 8.2% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.3 points) | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.7% (±4.8 points) | 14.4% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Bow, the average commute is not measurably different from Merrimack County (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bow, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Merrimack County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Merrimack County, Bow ranks 19 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 129 of 232.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bow
| Vehicles available | Bow | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±2.5 points) | 4.2% | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.6% (±4.1 points) | 29.5% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.4% (±6.1 points) | 41.7% | 40.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.0% (±4.7 points) | 24.6% | 23.4% | 21.9% |
In Bow, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Merrimack County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (4.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bow
| Bow | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.7% (±4.8 points) | 14.4% (±1.0 points) | 16.8% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±1.2 points) | 96.1% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±2.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.8 points) | 92.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Bow, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Merrimack County (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bow
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow | — | 27.0 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Dunbarton | 3.8 mi | 33.5 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Suncook | 4.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hooksett (community) | 4.9 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pembroke | 5.5 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hooksett | 5.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 7.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Allenstown | 7.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Goffstown | 7.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Concord, NH (23.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dunbarton, NH (33.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Merrimack County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Webster | 30.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 | Loudon | 30.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 15 | Chichester | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 | Sutton | 29.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 17 | Boscawen | 27.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 18 | Pittsfield | 27.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 19 | Bow | 27.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Hooksett | 26.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 21 | Northfield | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 (tie) | New London | 24.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Pembroke | 24.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 24 | Allenstown | 24.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 25 | Concord | 23.0 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Merrimack County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Bow
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Bow, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Bow beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Bow, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Bow
How long is the average commute in Bow?
Workers who live in Bow, NH take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bow without a car?
5.0% of households in Bow have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bow?
22.7% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Bow worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bow town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bow town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bow town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bow town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (county subdivision:06500, in state:33 county:013).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Bow at a glance
- Median rent in Bow
- Rent by bedrooms in Bow
- Rent burden in Bow
- Renters and owners in Bow
- Income and affordability in Bow
- Home values in Bow
- Homeowner costs in Bow
- Property taxes in Bow
- Types of homes in Bow
- Bedrooms in Bow
- Age of homes in Bow
- Heating fuel in Bow
- Crime reported to police in Bow
- Population growth in Bow
- How long people stay in Bow
- Crowding and facilities in Bow
- New Hampshire landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Merrimack County
- New Hampshire places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in New Hampshire