How many renters in Bow, NH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.1% (±16.2 points) of renting households in Bow, NH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.1% (±16.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.7% (±15.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bow
| Share of income spent on rent | Bow | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.6% (±8.7 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.4% (±5.3 points) | 13.7% | 13.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.2% (±13.4 points) | 13.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 33.8% (±17.7 points) | 16.0% | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.4% (±5.3 points) | 8.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.7% (±15.3 points) | 36.6% | 38.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bow against Merrimack County, its state and the nation
| Bow | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.1% (±16.2 points) | 44.9% (±3.4 points) | 48.2% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.7% (±15.3 points) | 36.6% (±3.0 points) | 38.4% (±1.1 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±3.0 points) | 28.4% (±0.9 points) | 29.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,181 (±$26,281) | $54,371 (±$6,449) | $58,605 (±$1,528) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,539 (±$178) | $1,360 (±$37) | $1,491 (±$15) | $1,413 |
In Bow, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Merrimack County (44.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Merrimack County, Bow ranks 21 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 150 of 230.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bow
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow | — | 39.1% (±16.2 points) | — |
| Dunbarton | 3.8 mi | 54.7% (±58.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Suncook | 4.4 mi | 48.2% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hooksett (community) | 4.9 mi | 45.9% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pembroke | 5.5 mi | 48.3% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hooksett | 5.8 mi | 41.6% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 7.0 mi | 44.2% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allenstown | 7.7 mi | 57.8% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goffstown | 7.9 mi | 58.1% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Merrimack County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Henniker | 43.5% (±20.7 points) |
| 16 | Hopkinton | 42.5% (±30.5 points) |
| 17 | Hooksett | 41.6% (±15.7 points) |
| 18 | Boscawen | 41.2% (±20.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Bradford | 41.1% (±42.6 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Wilmot | 41.1% (±33.5 points) |
| 21 | Bow | 39.1% (±16.2 points) |
| 22 | Franklin | 38.9% (±13.4 points) |
| 23 | Danbury | 31.4% (±49.7 points) |
| 24 | Sutton | 27.6% (±33.6 points) |
| 25 | Northfield | 24.1% (±16.2 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Hill | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Salisbury | 0.0% (±97.3 points) |
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.
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Questions about Bow
Are renters in Bow rent-burdened?
39.1% of renting households in Bow pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bow spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bow, NH spends 28.4% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bow town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bow town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bow town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (county subdivision:06500, in state:33 county:013).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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