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Bowie, Maryland by the numbers
According to the FBI, Bowie had 2.0 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 43% lower than the Maryland rate (3.6). Its median household earns $141,995 and the median home value is $459,300. About 57,926 people live in Bowie.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Bowie?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Bowie at 2.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (119 in all). It stands at 43% lower than the Maryland rate (3.6); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 2 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,136 (19.4 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes rose 65% between 2021 and 2025 (72 to 119).
| Offense (2025) | Bowie count | Per 1,000 | Maryland per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 119 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 13 | 0.22 | 0.31 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 35 | 0.60 | 0.85 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 69 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,136 | 19.4 | 18.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 46 | 0.79 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 924 | 15.8 | 13.4 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 166 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Bowie changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72 | 630 | 1 |
| 2022 | 72 | 710 | 2 |
| 2023 | 96 | 812 | 2 |
| 2024 | 112 | 1,301 | 0 |
| 2025 | 119 | 1,136 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Bowie Police Department's own reports.
How does Bowie compare with Maryland?
Bowie's median household earns $141,995 a year, 37% higher than the state figure ($103,678). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $459,300, and half of renters pay more than $2,330 a month. About 57,926 people live on 20 square miles of land, roughly 2,834 per square mile. The city lies in Prince George's County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Bowie | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,926 | 6,206,011 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $141,995 | $103,678 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $459,300 | $419,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,330 | $1,705 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 3.8% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 50.4% | 43.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 83.9% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 44.0 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Bowie?
Bowie has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 1 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Collington Facility 9 Dam (Dunwood Crossing Dr) (21 ft) and Bowie Town Center Lake (20 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Prince George's County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Bowie?
No highway work zones were listed in Bowie city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Bowie?
Inside the city limits there are 14 public schools (2024-25) and 5 private schools (2023-24). 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument, Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site and Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Franklin Point State Park, Jonas Green State Park and Rosaryville State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Bowie
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Bowie city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Md Hql Training LLC (Bowie).
Liquor stores
6 liquor stores are on the map inside the Bowie city limits: Bowie Liquors, Crescent Wine and Spirits (Bowie), Free State Liquors (Bowie), Hilltop Wine & Spirits (Bowie), T and T Liquors (Bowie) and Zheng's Liquors (Bowie). Maryland has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Bowie city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Bowie?
In 2025, Bowie had 2.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (119 reported), 43% lower than the Maryland rate (3.6). The property-crime rate was 19.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Bowie?
$141,995 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,678 for Maryland.
How much do homes cost in Bowie?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $459,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $419,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Bowie?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Prince George's County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Annapolis, MD (13 mi) · Severn, MD (13 mi) · Silver Spring, MD (15 mi) · Glen Burnie, MD (16 mi) · Columbia, MD (18 mi) · Wheaton, MD (18 mi)
More: Maryland statewide numbers · county page: Prince George's County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Bowie city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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