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Bowie, MD Housing Market
Seller's market-1.7% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Bowie, MD is worth $520,578, fell 1.7% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $481,890, -7.8% year over year (through May 2026). With 3.8 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 32 days, Bowie is a seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $520,578 home is about $2,779/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Bowie, MD
Typical home value
$520,578
-1.7% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$2,522/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$481,890
-7.8% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
32
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
194
3.8 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$141,831
Home costs 3.7x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Bowie a buyer's or seller's market?
Seller's market3.8 months of supply32 days on market101.2% of asking
Bowie, MD is a seller's market, based on 3.8 months of supply and homes selling in about 32 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Bowie housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Bowie, MD. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $481,890 |
| Median list price | $499,900 |
| Year-over-year price change | -7.8% |
| Median price per sq ft | $260/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 32 days |
| Active inventory | 194 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.8 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 101.2% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 51 |
| New listings (that month) | 105 |
| Listings with a price cut | 23.2% |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Bowie is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Bowie is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Bowie home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Bowie, MD rose 3.1%, from $467,500 to $481,890. The live Zillow value series has fell 1.7% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 23.2% of Bowie listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 3.8 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 101.2%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Bowie?
Priced off the typical home value of $520,578 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $104,116 | $416,463 | $2,779/mo |
| 5% | $26,029 | $494,549 | $3,300/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $2,779, that implies roughly $119,106 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Bowie earns $141,831, about $22,725 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.7x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bowie?
Typical asking rent in Bowie, MD is $2,522/mo, against a typical home value of $520,578. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 17.2x, which means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $2,779 a month — $257 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Bowie?
Active listings in Bowie, MD went from 141 in May 2025 to 194 in May 2026, a +37.6% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 150 | 89 |
| July 2025 | 153 | 85 |
| August 2025 | 163 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 167 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 191 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 166 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 134 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 127 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 144 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 139 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 167 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 194 | 105 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Bowie compare to Maryland and the U.S.?
Bowie homes sell for $481,890 — 1% above the Maryland median of $477,300. Against the national median of $410,700, Bowie runs 17% higher. Year-over-year, Bowie moved -7.8% against Maryland's +5.5% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie, MD | $481,890 | -7.8% | 32 days |
| Maryland statewide | $477,300 | +5.5% | 34 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Bowie
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 3.8. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 23.2%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $521 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $520,578 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Bowie listing goes under contract in 32 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 101.2% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month Bowie added 105 new listings against 51 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved -1.7% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Bowie varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Bowie
There are currently 194 homes listed for sale in Bowie, Maryland. The median listing price is $500K. Featured listings range from $49,900 to $1,299,990.
$378,850
4003 Seaside Alder Rd # 201
Bowie, MD
2 bd2 ba1,294 sqft$293/ft²
House
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$410,500
10442 Spencer Ct
Bowie, MD
3 bd2 ba1,920 sqft$214/ft²
Townhouse1,500 sqft lot
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$490,000
12607 Kernwood Ln
Bowie, MD
4 bd2 ba1,583 sqft$310/ft²
House9,820 sqft lot
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$500,000
12415 Melling Ln
Bowie, MD
4 bd2 ba2,018 sqft$248/ft²
House34,412 sqft lot
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$529,900
4520 Oaklyn Ln
Bowie, MD
3 bd3 ba2,040 sqft$260/ft²
House12,070 sqft lot
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$545,000
8302 Climbing Fern Ct
Bowie, MD
4 bd4 ba2,778 sqft$196/ft²
House13,939 sqft lot
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$625,000
12413 Sarah Ln
Bowie, MD
4 bd3 ba2,410 sqft$259/ft²
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$649,990
717 Fairmont Dr
Bowie, MD
3 bd4 ba3,000 sqft$217/ft²
Townhouse2,281 sqft lot
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$675,000
1115 Danbury Dr
Bowie, MD
6 bd4 ba4,248 sqft$159/ft²
House20,500 sqft lot
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$775,000
11107 Superior Lndg
Bowie, MD
4 bd4 ba4,642 sqft$167/ft²
House10,937 sqft lot
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$1,299,990
3211 Courtside Rd
Bowie, MD
5 bd7 ba5,486 sqft$237/ft²
House13,244 sqft lot
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Active listings
194
Homes on market
Median list price
$500K
Avg. days on market
32
Days until sale
New this week
105
Newly listed
Price drops:23.2%of listings
Sale-to-list:101.2%
How much do homes cost in Bowie by property type?
How the Bowie, MD market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $512,500 | $263/sq ft | 30 | 33 days |
| Condo / co-op | $290,000 | $241/sq ft | 4 | 83 days |
| Townhouse | $445,000 | $242/sq ft | 17 | 28 days |
Who lives in Bowie?
American Community Survey estimates for Bowie. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
57,771
Households
21,241
Median income
$141,831/yr
Median age
44 years
Owner-occupied
85.1%
Median home value
$442,000
Median gross rent
$2,240/mo
Mean commute
35.6 min
85.1% of occupied homes in Bowie are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $442,000 against Zillow's $520,578 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $2,240/mo, below Zillow's $2,522/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Bowie?
14 schools tracked · 8,727 students
The largest public schools serving Bowie, MD by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Bowie High
Grades 9-12 · 2,534 students
Benjamin Tasker Middle
Grades 6-8 · 1,058 students
Samuel Ogle Middle
Grades 6-8 · 783 students
Northview Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 620 students
Whitehall Elementary
Grades K-5 · 480 students
Tulip Grove Elementary
Grades K-5 · 457 students
Woodmore Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 411 students
High Bridge Elementary
Grades K-5 · 404 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Bowie, MD?
Ordered by distance from Bowie, not by size. Compare Bowie side by side with any of them.
Bowie housing market FAQ
Is Bowie a buyer's or seller's market?
Bowie, MD is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 3.8 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 32 days, and sellers getting 101.2% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Bowie?
The typical home in Bowie, MD is worth $520,578 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $481,890, about $260 per square foot.
Is Bowie cheaper than the rest of Maryland?
Bowie's median sale price of $481,890 is 1% higher than the Maryland statewide median of $477,300, and 17% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Bowie?
Homes in Bowie, MD spent a median of 32 days on market before going under contract, versus 34 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Bowie?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $520,578 home is about $2,779 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $119,106 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $141,831.
Are home prices rising in Bowie?
The typical home value in Bowie, MD fell 1.7% over the last 12 months, from $529,628 to $520,578 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Bowie?
Bowie ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Bowie?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Bowie, MD is a seller's market with 3.8 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 17.2x means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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