How many renters in Bowie, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.9% (±7.3 points) of renting households in Bowie, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.9% (±7.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.1% (±7.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±6.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bowie
| Share of income spent on rent | Bowie | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.4% (±3.3 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±4.3 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.2% (±4.9 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.3% (±4.7 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.8% (±1.4 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.1% (±7.2 points) | 43.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bowie against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Bowie | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.9% (±7.3 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.1% (±7.2 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±6.8 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,039 (±$14,542) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,330 (±$58) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Bowie, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Prince George's County (52.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Prince George's County, Bowie ranks 42 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 203 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bowie
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | — | 48.9% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Fairwood | 2.0 mi | 68.4% (±40.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodmore | 3.0 mi | 28.8% (±39.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Queen Anne (community) | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±119.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenn Dale | 3.9 mi | 72.2% (±21.5 points) | Higher |
| Mitchellville | 3.9 mi | 30.9% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crofton | 5.2 mi | 36.7% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kettering | 5.3 mi | 29.1% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lanham | 5.4 mi | 43.1% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glenn Dale, MD (72.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Summerfield | 50.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Brown Station | 50.6% (±46.7 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Cheverly | 50.6% (±21.5 points) |
| 39 | Silver Hill | 50.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 40 | Morningside | 50.0% (±59.8 points) |
| 41 | Lake Arbor | 49.5% (±11.9 points) |
| 42 | Bowie | 48.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 43 | Seabrook | 48.6% (±11.7 points) |
| 44 | Chillum | 47.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 45 | Hillcrest Heights | 47.8% (±10.9 points) |
| 46 | Friendly | 47.6% (±23.4 points) |
| 47 | Marlton | 46.1% (±24.0 points) |
| 48 | National Harbor | 45.6% (±25.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bowie
Are renters in Bowie rent-burdened?
48.9% of renting households in Bowie pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bowie spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bowie, MD spends 29.6% (±6.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowie city, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowie city, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowie city, Maryland
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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