How much do homeowners pay a month in Bowie, MD?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Bowie, MD pay a median of $2,644 (±$72) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $873 (±$47).
82.3% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Bowie, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,251 in 2015–2019 to $2,644 in 2020–2024 (+17.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,644 (±$72)
- Without a mortgage
- $873 (±$47)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 82.3%
Monthly owner costs in Bowie
| Bowie | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,644 (±$72) | $2,456 (±$22) | $2,347 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $873 (±$47) | $823 (±$13) | $753 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 82.3% (±2.2 points) | 78.2% (±0.7 points) | 71.0% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,661 (±$125) | $4,771 (±$45) | $4,093 (±$21) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Bowie, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Prince George's County ($2,456).
It is also higher than in Maryland ($2,347).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Prince George's County, Bowie ranks 23 of 79 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 116 of 381.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Bowie have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,251 (±$34) | $2,644 (±$72) | +17.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,453 (±$65) | $5,661 (±$125) | +27.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $338,100 (±$4,068) | $459,300 (±$7,307) | +35.8% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Bowie
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | — | $2,644 (±$72) | — |
| Fairwood | 2.0 mi | $3,689 (±$373) | Higher |
| Woodmore | 3.0 mi | $3,253 (±$327) | Higher |
| Queen Anne (community) | 3.8 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Glenn Dale | 3.9 mi | $3,012 (±$165) | Higher |
| Mitchellville | 3.9 mi | $2,988 (±$188) | Higher |
| Crofton | 5.2 mi | $2,489 (±$107) | Lower |
| Kettering | 5.3 mi | $2,272 (±$141) | Lower |
| Lanham | 5.4 mi | $2,399 (±$231) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Crofton, MD ($2,489), Kettering, MD ($2,272), Lanham, MD ($2,399).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairwood, MD ($3,689), Woodmore, MD ($3,253), Glenn Dale, MD ($3,012).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | National Harbor | $2,813 (±$675) |
| 18 | Rosaryville | $2,792 (±$110) |
| 19 | Friendly | $2,784 (±$144) |
| 20 | North Brentwood | $2,776 (±$210) |
| 21 | Hyattsville | $2,700 (±$185) |
| 22 | Brown Station | $2,652 (±$333) |
| 23 | Bowie | $2,644 (±$72) |
| 24 | Berwyn Heights | $2,642 (±$234) |
| 25 | Riverdale Park | $2,620 (±$170) |
| 26 | Cheverly | $2,612 (±$229) |
| 27 | South Laurel | $2,588 (±$89) |
| 28 | Lake Arbor | $2,581 (±$185) |
| 29 | Mount Rainier | $2,575 (±$240) |
Showing 13 of 79 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bowie
What is the average mortgage payment in Bowie?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Bowie, MD is $2,644 (±$72) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Bowie?
Owners without a mortgage in Bowie pay a median of $873 (±$47) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Bowie gone up?
In Bowie, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,251 in 2015–2019 to $2,644 in 2020–2024 (+17.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowie city, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowie city, Maryland
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowie city, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowie city, Maryland
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowie city, Maryland
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bowie city, Maryland (place:08775, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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