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Bowers, DE

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Population
290
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3 ft
Median Home Value
$304,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$850/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Bowers

Bowers, often called Bowers Beach, is a quiet coastal town tucked along the Delaware Bay in Kent County. Framed by the St. Jones and Murderkill rivers, the community has a relaxed maritime charm with classic cottages, boat launches, and roads leading right to the water. Daily life moves at a gentle pace, shaped by bay breezes, water views, and a friendly, close-knit atmosphere.

2022 07 17 12 55 25 View southwest along Main Street at Clifton Cubbage Drive in Bowers Beach, Kent County, Delaware

Residents often spend their time fishing from the town pier, kayaking the surrounding tidal creeks, or beachcombing for sea glass along the shore. The setting feels pleasantly secluded, and you can easily reach shopping, restaurants, and medical centers in nearby Dover and Milford. For newcomers looking for a simple, water-centered lifestyle, Bowers makes a cozy place to call home.

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Low PopulationA+100.0ratingLow Sales TaxA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+99.1rating

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