Primary sources for Bowie, MD
- Census Bureau profile of Bowie, MD, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Bowie, MD, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Bowie, MD, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Bowie, MD
Electricity rates in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD ranks 4 of 41 Maryland cities for the oldest residents (median age 44.0). Bowie, Maryland has 57,771 residents in 21,241 households; 33.6% heat with electricity.
Households in Bowie, MD can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Bowie on the map
Prince George's County, with Bowie marked
Who supplies Bowie
Prince George's County lists 3 utilities for Bowie, MD, a city of 57,771: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Prince George's County page.
Who lives in Bowie: income, cars, homes
Bowie, MD homes: 18,559 have 3+ bedrooms, 972 none or one, median 7.2 rooms. In Bowie, MD, 1,425 of 2,874 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,480 households moved in since 2018 and 5,017 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over slowly. In Bowie, MD, 636 households own no vehicle and 14,806 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Bowie, MD, 1,748 of 21,241 households earn under $35,000, 2,992 $35,000-$75,000, 6,686 $75,000-$150,000 and 9,815 $150,000 or more. 2,373 residents of Bowie, MD live below the poverty line, and the median age is 44.0. Of 31,697 workers in Bowie, MD, 7,532 work from home, 19,644 drive alone, 1,232 ride transit and 300 walk.
Household income in Bowie, MD
| Bowie, MD | Value | Rank in Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Bowie, MD, households under $35,000 | 8.2% | 35 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, households $150,000 or more | 46.2% | 7 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, residents below poverty | 4.1% | 35 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, median age | 44.0 | 4 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 85.6% | 5 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, households without a vehicle | 3.0% | 36 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, households with 2+ vehicles | 69.7% | 8 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, workers at home | 23.8% | 8 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, cost-burdened renters | 49.6% | 24 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, moved in since 2018 | 21.1% | 37 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, moved in before 2000 | 23.6% | 11 of 41 |
Facts about Bowie
- Residents of Bowie, MD, ACS 2023
- 57,77113 of 41 Maryland cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Bowie, MD
- $141,8317 of 41 of those cities
- Households in Bowie, MD
- 21,2412.72 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Bowie, MD
- 85.1%18,072 owners and 3,169 renter households
- Housing units in Bowie, MD
- 21,673432 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Bowie, MD
- 33.6%7,147 of 21,241 homes
- Land area of Bowie, MD
- 20.4 sq mi2,827.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Bowie, MD
- 1.4%at 929 kWh a month over the $141,831 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Bowie, MD
- 491NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 849.9 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Bowie, MD
- 198110,377 of 21,673 homes (47.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Bowie, MD
- $442,000$2,240 gross rent a month, 6.08% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Bowie
Compare Bowie with nearby cities
| City near Bowie, MD | Distance from Bowie | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie, MD (this page) | 0 mi | 57,771 | $141,831 | 1981 | $442,000 | 491 | 23.8% |
| Odenton, MD | 8.1 mi north | 45,585 (-12,186) | $126,455 (-$15,376) | 1998 (+17 yr) | $408,400 (-$33,600) | 451 (-40) | 17.8% (-6.0 pts) |
| College Park, MD | 11.0 mi west | 34,397 (-23,374) | $74,867 (-$66,964) | 1979 (-2 yr) | $429,000 (-$13,000) | 837 (+346) | 15.5% (-8.3 pts) |
| Annapolis, MD | 12.6 mi east | 40,744 (-17,027) | $104,257 (-$37,574) | 1974 (-7 yr) | $510,200 (+$68,200) | 266 (-225) | 17.4% (-6.4 pts) |
| Severn, MD | 12.7 mi north | 58,041 (+270) | $130,627 (-$11,204) | 1997 (+16 yr) | $465,600 (+$23,600) | 457 (-34) | 15.5% (-8.2 pts) |
| Chillum, MD | 12.9 mi west | 35,163 (-22,608) | $78,513 (-$63,318) | 1960 (-21 yr) | $383,900 (-$58,100) | 876 (+385) | 8.7% (-15.0 pts) |
Outage risk around Bowie
Bowie, MD, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 482 wind and 9 tornado, 849.9 per 100,000 residents of 57,771. Top gust near Bowie, MD: 80 knots, 92 mph. Damage near Bowie, MD: $14.3M.
Reports within 15 miles of Bowie, MD
wind and tornado reports, Bowie, MD
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- 53'25
| Bowie, MD | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie, MD, 2015 | 40 | 2 | 42 |
| Bowie, MD, 2016 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Bowie, MD, 2017 | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| Bowie, MD, 2018 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Bowie, MD, 2019 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| Bowie, MD, 2020 | 48 | 1 | 49 |
| Bowie, MD, 2021 | 57 | 2 | 59 |
| Bowie, MD, 2022 | 56 | 2 | 58 |
| Bowie, MD, 2023 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Bowie, MD, 2024 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Bowie, MD, 2025 | 51 | 2 | 53 |
Housing and heating in Bowie
Bowie, MD: 10,377 of 21,673 homes were built before 1980 and 3,167 in 2000 or later. Bowie, MD has 15,811 detached houses, 1,926 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 6 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Bowie, MD
% of homes by decade built, Bowie, MD
- 2pre-40
- 140s
- 350s
- 3460s
- 1070s
- 1680s
- 2190s
- 1000s
- 410s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Bowie, MD
| Bowie, MD | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie, MD, median year built | 1981 | 1977 | +4 years | 19 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, built before 1980 | 47.9% | 54.3% | -6.4 points | 24 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, built 2000 or later | 14.6% | 19.2% | -4.6 points | 28 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, detached houses | 73.0% | 50.1% | +22.9 points | 4 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 8.9% | 30.7% | -21.8 points | 37 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, mobile homes | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.6 points | 31 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, renter households | 14.9% | 37.7% | -22.7 points | 36 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, median home value | $442,000 | $404,300 | +$37,700 | 17 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, median gross rent a month | $2,240 | $1,761 | +$479 | 6 of 41 |
| Bowie, MD, people per household | 2.69 | 2.72 | -0.03 | 15 of 41 |
Cost of living with electricity in Bowie
Bowie, MD: 21,241 households at $1,481 a year per home for electricity (Prince George's County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $31.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,299 a year per household.
| Group in Bowie, MD | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Bowie, MD median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie, MD, all households | 21,241 | $1,481 | $31.5 million | 1.04% |
| Bowie, MD, homeowners | 18,072 | $1,781 | $32.2 million | 1.26% |
| Bowie, MD, renters | 3,169 | $983 | $3.1 million | 0.69% |
Analyst note on Bowie
Bowie, MD counts 57,771 residents in 21,241 households, on 20.4 square miles. Household income in Bowie, MD is $141,831; 18,072 of its 21,241 households own. 7,147 of the 21,241 occupied homes in Bowie, MD heat with electricity.
Bowie, MD has 21,673 housing units, 432 of them vacant or seasonal. Bowie, MD ranks 6 of 41 Maryland cities for the highest median rent ($2,240 a month). Bowie, MD ranks 6 of 41 Maryland cities for the lowest share of renters (15%).
Bowie, MD ranks 6 of 41 Maryland cities for the lowest share of electric heating (34%).
ZIP codes in Bowie
| ZIP area touching Bowie, MD | Share of the ZIP's land inside Bowie | Share of Bowie's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 20715 (Bowie, MD) | 63.3% | 43.5% |
| 20716 (Bowie, MD) | 53.5% | 30.1% |
| 20721 (Bowie, MD) | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| 20720 (Bowie, MD) | 14.3% | 10.3% |
| 20774 (Bowie, MD) | 1.9% | 3.3% |
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Questions on Bowie
Bowie: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Bowie, MD: Maryland households pick a supplier and plan, and Prince George's County lists 3 utilities.
Bowie: how does it rank among Maryland cities?
Bowie, MD: rank 13 of 41 by its 57,771 residents, rank 7 of 41 by $141,831 median income.
Bowie: how many homes heat with electricity?
Bowie, MD: 7,147 of 21,241 occupied homes, 33.6%; Prince George's County 40.1%.
Bowie: how much income goes to electricity?
At 929 kWh a month, 1.4% of the $141,831 median income in Bowie, MD.
Bowie: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Maryland yes; municipal and co-op areas around Bowie, MD may be closed.
Bowie: damaging storms reported nearby?
491 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Bowie, MD, 2015 to 2025, 849.9 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Bowie?
Bowie, MD: median home built 1981; 10,377 of 21,673 homes (47.9%) predate 1980, 15,811 are detached and 1,926 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How big are the homes in Bowie, MD?
18,559 of 21,673 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 7.2 rooms.
How many Bowie, MD renters struggle with rent?
1,425 of 2,874 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Bowie, MD households have no car?
636 households; 14,806 have two or more.