High from Grosstown in, 2015
Stowe’s story
137 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2015.
- 1889Stowe is settled
StowePA
A town of 3,698, settled in 1889.
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
3,698
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$215K
Census ACS
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
36.8
years
Jobs based here
860
A commuter town
Is Stowe a good place to live?
13% of residents are 65 or older in Stowe, against 21% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. We don’t grade Stowe yet; the figures below are still real.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Stowe for work
Where Stowe’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
860jobs based in Stowe
3%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Nearby attractions
All 241 attractions →USS New Jersey and 179 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Stowe. Close and well known come first.
Big draw36 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw31 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw35 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw33 mi MuseumEastern State PenitentiarySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain
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Getting set up
Moving to Stowe: who provides what
Stowe is unincorporated, so Montgomery County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPottstown Borough Water Auth2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMontgomery CountyMontgomery County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMontgomery County Board of ElectionsMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2024
ZIP code1946419464 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stowe.
Work & commute
Most of Stowe’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Stowe for work: only 3% work in town. Since 2013, Stowe has added 183 jobs, to 860 in 2023. 8% of Stowe workers work from home, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 12% and U.S. towns at 11%.
3%work in town
| Stowe | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 8% | 12% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Stowe3%
Pottstown7%
Philadelphia6%
Limerick Township5%
Upper Merion Township4%
17 mi
median commute distance
860
jobs based in Stowe
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Stowe, expect mild winters and pleasant summers
Stowe has chilly winters and warm summers. Stowe’s July high is 88°F.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring40–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall44–66°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Younger than Pennsylvania overall
People 65 and older are 13% of residents (20% statewide). The median age in Stowe is 36.8 years. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
36.8median age · PA 40.9
| Stowe | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 29% | 29% |
StowePennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school39%
Some college17%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.1 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Stowe | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.9% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.7% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.8% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.9% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.8% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.2% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.7% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.8% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.3% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.2% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,700, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy Stowe is
Stowe beats the Pennsylvania average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 76% of adults had a checkup this year in Stowe.
| Stowe | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 79% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.7% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
4 better20 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Stowe | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| More uninsured adults | 8% | 5.8% |
Pottstown Hospital
3.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Stowe, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Stowe.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
4
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Stowe
16pages on Stowe
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Stowe
University of Valley ForgeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Phoenixville11.6 mi$25,240 tuitionUrsinus CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Collegeville12.5 mi$61,210 tuitionReading Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Reading14.5 mi$6,480 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Stowe residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Stowe
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Stowe is a census-designated place (CDP) in West Pottsgrove Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,695 at the 2010 census. It uses the Pottstown ZIP code of 19464.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 197 ft
Stowe’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Stowe.
West Pottsgrove TownshipPottstownNorth Coventry TownshipDouglass TownshipSouth PottstownStowe
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| West Pottsgrove Township | #747 | C+ | B− | C− | B | B |
| Pottstown | #1012 | D | C+ | D | C− | C |
| North Coventry Township | #342 | A− | C | B | A | A− |
| Douglass Township | #361 | A− | C | A | B+ | B+ |
| South Pottstown | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Stowe and South Pottstown aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Stowe with a neighbor →
Questions about Stowe
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stowe, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Stowe yet; the figures below are still real.