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Bowie
  • Suburb in Maryland
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Suburb
Washington, D.C.

Bowie

#6 in Best Places to Live in Prince George's County
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Bowie is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 58,113. Bowie is in Prince George's County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Bowie offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bowie there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Bowie and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Bowie...
    Population
    58,113
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $362,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,014
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      87.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      5.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      29
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      70
      500.1
    • Theft
      917.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      67.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Bowie

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $127,029
    National
    $69,021
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