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MD area data

Bowie, MD

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Bowie.

Population: 51,930 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bowie, MD is $532,937 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $524,500 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,018/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winter weather, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$532,937

Typical home value

-0.4%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$532,937
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+10.6%
10-year appreciation
+50.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$536,307
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$524,500
Median list price
$545,000
Median price per sqft
$238
1-year sale-price change
-2.6%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
152
For-sale inventory
152
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
163
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
57

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,018/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,107/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,658/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 1
Schools include
Yorktown Elementary, Benjamin Tasker Middle, Bowie High, Chapel Forge E C C, Kenilworth Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winter weather, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
31
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (USDA) (6.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.5°F
Annual precipitation
48.4 in
Annual snowfall
1.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
306
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,683
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
159,515
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
145,102

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
57
Nearest national park
Baltimore-Washington Parkway (5 mi)
National parks include
Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Greenbelt Park, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Freeway Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
67
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,153 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
41.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,994
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
89.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
230,342
Average weekly wage
$1,272
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,090

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BowieState medianUS median
Typical home value$532,937$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$524,500$450,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$3,018/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,994$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Bowie, MD?
$532,937.
What is the median sale price in Bowie, MD?
$524,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Bowie, MD?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Bowie, MD?
Typical rent: $3,018/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bowie, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Bowie, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 31 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bowie, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bowie, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bowie, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bowie, MD?
11 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bowie, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bowie, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bowie, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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