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Stowe, PA
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,698
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,698
ZIP codes
0
Stowe and its ZIP codes
Stowe at a glance
- Stowe is about 9.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 389th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $81,343 a year, 4% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,900 (16% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,430 a month.
Local data for Stowe, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stowe, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,343
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$214,900
Median rent
$1,430/mo
Homeownership
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,085), Italian Americans (614), Irish Americans (459).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Stowe.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,915
504,216 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,380
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.3B
FY 2026, $14,353 per person
How people get to work
Stowe, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stowe, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,397
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,284
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Stowe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South PottstownCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.5 |
| PottstownBorough | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| DouglassvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Halfway HouseCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.1 |
| KenilworthCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Amity GardensCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| PottsgroveCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.8 |
| SanatogaCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.4 |
| PughtownCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| BoyertownBorough | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| GilbertsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.3 |
| BaumstownCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| BirdsboroBorough | 6.9 mi | 1.3 |
| New BerlinvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.5 |
| BechtelsvilleBorough | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Spring CityBorough | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stowe, PA in?
- Stowe is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Stowe, PA?
- About 3,698 people live in Stowe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stowe?
- Nearby places include South Pottstown (1.6 mi), Pottstown (1.8 mi), Douglassville (2.4 mi), Halfway House (2.8 mi), Kenilworth (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023