Stow is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 7,088 people and three associated neighborhoods, Stow is the 216th largest community in Massachusetts. Housing costs in Stow are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.Stow is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 94.93% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Stow is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Stow who work in management occupations (21.93%), computer science and math (11.45%), and sales jobs (10.47%). There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Stow, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community. Also of interest is that Stow has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Stow telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 31.31% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Stow is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Stow’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One downside of living in Stow, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 35.67 minutes every day commuting to work. Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Stow. 76.61% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Stow in 2022 was $80,817, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $323,268 for a family of four. Stow is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Stow home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Stow residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Stow include Irish, English, Italian, German, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Stow is English. Other important languages spoken here include Vietnamese and German/Yiddish.
