At a Glance
Median Income
$141,831
$58,770 per capita
Home Value
$442,000
Zillow: $520,578
Median Rent
$2,240/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
197/100K
2,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.1%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
8.1% smoking rate
How Bowie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bowie residents earn a median household income of $141,831 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,770. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,974 business establishments, including 1,302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bowie is $442,000 , 57% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,578. Median rent is $2,240/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Bowie reports 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,285/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.1% of adults in Bowie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowie has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population57,771
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density2,826/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born15.1%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,831
Per Capita$58,770
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$69,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
Housing
A+
Home Value$442,000
Rent$2,240
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$520,578
Housing Units21,359
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent197/100K
Property2,285/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault100/100K
Burglary139/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation161 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Bowie was built in 1981.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
15.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
There are 1,302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.