Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Stow
Stow, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,804
Population
7,104
Renter Mix
11% Rent
A pastoral community in the heart of Middlesex County
Scenic
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Rural
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Charming
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Quaint
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Agricultural
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Situated in Middlesex County, Stow is a charming rural community revered for its apple orchards, soft rolling hills, and rustic country lanes. Stow offers residents a beautiful environment to come home to, along with all the comforts of small-town living.
Renting a house in Stow means becoming a part of a close-knit community brought together by an array of annual events as well as a shared love for the area’s natural beauty and local farms. Although Stow may feel secluded, the community sits within a 30-minute drive of Worcester and an hour’s drive of Boston, placing countless metropolitan delights within close reach.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$158,528
Average: $175,309
Education
3,933
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,004
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Stow has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
55%
Other Education
45%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Stow, MA is $1,804 for one bedroom, $2,102 for two bedrooms, and $1,880 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stow has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,804/month
530 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stow, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
478 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
229 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Honey Pot Hill Orchards
- The Discovery Museums
- Memorial Forest
- Gray Reservation
- Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.