Cost of Living in Bowie, MD

Population: 57,771 • 2026 Data

$141,831
Median Household Income
+83% vs national
$2,240
Median Monthly Rent
+66% vs national
$442,000
Median Home Value
+30% vs national
4.5%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Bowie

The median home value in Bowie, MD is $442,000. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,240, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,333.

Rent-to-income ratio: 19.0%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Bowie, MD is $141,831. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%, with a labor force of 34,131 people.

Other Cities in Maryland

Baltimore, MD → Columbia, MD → Germantown, MD → Waldorf, MD → Silver Spring, MD → Frederick, MD → Ellicott City, MD → Glen Burnie, MD →

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov