Bowling Green, MD

Bowling Green, MD

At a Glance

How Bowling Green Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bowling Green's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Bowling Green a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Bowling Green residents earn a median household income of $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,601. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bowling Green is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,791. Median rent is $852/month, with 25.1% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Bowling Green reports 732 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,413/100K.

Education

17.7% of adults in Bowling Green hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowling Green has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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