Bowie is a city in Prince George's County. Bowie is the fifth most populous city and third largest city by area in the State of Maryland.

While the City is proud of its heritage, it is also focused on the future. It has grown from a small agricultural and railroad town to one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Maryland. It has nearly 2,000 acres set aside as parks or open space. It has 72 ball fields, three community centers, an ice arena, a theatrical playhouse, a golf course, and three museums. The City has recently added a state-of-the-art senior citizens center and a gymnasium for community programs. The City of Bowie is a dynamic, family-oriented community whose residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life. The City's motto of "Growth, Unity and Progress" provides a fitting description of this municipality at the start of a new century.

The City of Bowie operates the Belair Mansion, the Belair Stable Museum and the Bowie Railroad Station and Huntington Museum, their collections and exhibits. The City joins with the Radio History Society to present the Radio and Television Museum. The Museum Staff is assisted by The Friends of Belair Estate, the Huntington Heritage Society, and the Heritage Committee, as well as the Radio History Society and the Prince George's County Genealogical Society, in this mission.

Housing, recreational and shopping activities are conveniently situated to serve growing community needs. Bowie's transformation is overseen by the City and Prince George's County officials who work to ensure that new development will enhance our community.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $389,394

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $425,554; Detached houses: $452,684; Townhouses or other attached units: $341,800; In 2-unit structures: $179,665; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $244,382; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $300,406; Mobile homes: $214,423


Demographics

Population in July 2008: 52,544. Bowie covers 16.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 152 feet above sea level.

Weather

Bowie, MD climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 87.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 21.20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Bowie is 44.66 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.69 Inches.

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