Bowling Green, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,096 Population 1,142/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $38,601 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $148,791 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $852/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowling Green, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,875
4% below
$38,601 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
56% below
Zillow: $148,791
Median Rent
$852/mo
27% below
25.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
96%
Home Value
44%
Rent
73%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowling Green a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.2% (44% above 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,096
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,142/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$38,601
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$852
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$148,791
Housing Units586
Rent Burden25.1%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation665 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute15 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Bowling Green was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.