Bowmans Addition, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,149 Population 1,026/sq mi density
$80,489 Median Income $25,800 per capita
$177,500 Home Value $130,955 Zillow
$1,290 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$80,489 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,500 home value, $1,290/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowmans Addition, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,489
7% above
$25,800 per capita
Home Value
$177,500
37% below
Zillow: $130,955
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
11% above
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Bowmans Addition Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
63%
Rent
111%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bowmans Addition a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bowmans Addition residents earn a median household income of $80,489 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,800. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% 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 Bowmans Addition is $177,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,955. Median rent is $1,290/month, with 21.9% 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 1979.

Education

8.0% of adults in Bowmans Addition hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bowmans Addition 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

Population1,149
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,026/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,489
Per Capita$25,800
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,500
Rent$1,290
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$130,955
Housing Units325
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation921 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Bowmans Addition was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.