At a Glance
Median Income
$57,299
$25,868 per capita
Home Value
$182,400
Zillow: $243,368
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
325/100K
1,756/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.5% 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
3.0 / 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 $57,299 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,868. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 515 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bowie is $182,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,368. Median rent is $1,139/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Bowie reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,756/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Bowie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowie has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,617
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,018/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,299
Per Capita$25,868
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$798M
Avg Weekly Wage$910
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,400
Rent$1,139
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$243,368
Housing Units2,536
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent325/100K
Property1,756/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,687/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,119 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute36 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bowie was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.