Stow is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 7,059 people and three constituent neighborhoods, Stow is the 216th largest community in Massachusetts.

Stow home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Stow real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

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 23.56% 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.

In addition, Stow is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

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.

In Stow, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 35.94 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

If knowledge is power, Stow is a pretty powerful place. 75.30% of the adults in Stow have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Stow in 2018 was $62,810, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $251,240 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.