The Town FilesBowie, Maryland
City in Prince George's County · population 58,329 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $459,300
- Household income
- $141,995
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 44.0
Bowie is a city of 58,329 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $459,300, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Maryland towns, more upscale than 78% of Maryland towns, better for young professionals than 74% of Maryland towns.
How Bowie ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bowie is worth $459,300, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $141,995, which is more affordable than 83% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,330 a month. 83.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bowie | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $459,300 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,330 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $141,995 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.9% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Bowie
| People | Bowie | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.4% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.1% | — |
| Work from home | 26.0% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 34.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.2% | 94.3% |
Weather in Bowie
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 24.7°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.9 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bowie since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 1, 2021 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 2, 1998.
Severe weather in Prince George's County since 1996
Prince George's County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Prince George's County
Prince George's County had 329,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,373 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Bowie itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Bowie
14 public schools with 8,727 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie High | 9-12 | 2,534 | 19.5 |
| Benjamin Tasker Middle | 6-8 | 1,058 | 15.3 |
| Samuel Ogle Middle | 6-8 | 783 | 15.7 |
| Northview Elementary | PK-5 | 620 | 15.9 |
| Whitehall Elementary | K-5 | 480 | 16.0 |
| Tulip Grove Elementary | K-5 | 457 | 15.2 |
| Woodmore Elementary | PK-5 | 411 | 14.7 |
| High Bridge Elementary | K-5 | 404 | 14.4 |
| Kenilworth Elementary | K-5 | 384 | 15.4 |
| Yorktown Elementary | K-5 | 366 | 15.9 |
| Heather Hills Elementary | 2-5 | 364 | 17.3 |
| Rockledge Elementary | PK-5 | 336 | 15.3 |
Towns near Bowie
- Fairwood, MD2.0 mi · 7,983 people · home $713,700
- Woodmore, MD3.0 mi · 4,513 people · home $604,600
- Glenn Dale, MD3.9 mi · 14,698 people · home $542,000
- Mitchellville, MD3.9 mi · 11,136 people · home $512,100
- Crofton, MD5.2 mi · 29,641 people · home $519,900
- Kettering, MD5.3 mi · 14,424 people · home $418,500
- Lanham, MD5.4 mi · 11,282 people · home $436,900
- Springdale, MD5.8 mi · 5,301 people · home $474,200
Bowie questions
Is Bowie, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bowie scores better for retirees than 39% of Maryland towns and quieter than 45%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in Bowie?
The median owner-occupied home in Bowie is valued at $459,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $141,995, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $2,330 a month.
What is the weather like in Bowie?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.9 inches of snow.
Does Bowie get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bowie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 1, 2021. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)