Living in Bowmans Addition, Maryland

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bowmans Addition · Census data 2020–2024

Bowmans Addition has 1,102 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $82,475 (20% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $187,300.

Bowmans Addition is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bowmans Addition at a glance

Population
1,102
Median age
32.9State: 39.4
Median household income
$82,475State: $103,678
Median home value
$187,300State: $419,900
Homeowners
83.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
Average commute
18 min

Is Bowmans Addition a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.

Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 29%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Bowmans Addition

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bowmans Addition the median home value is $187,300, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,199 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bowmans Addition$187,300
Maryland$419,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Maryland$1,705
United States$1,413

Bowmans Addition median household income

The median household income in Bowmans Addition is $82,475 and the income per person is $24,522. 29% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).

Median household income

Bowmans Addition$82,475
Maryland$103,678
United States$80,734

Housing in Bowmans Addition: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
472
Owner-occupied
83.2%
Renter-occupied
16.8%
Vacant
15.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1985
Average household size
2.76

Bowmans Addition demographics

Population
1,102
Median age
32.9
Under 18
33.6%
65 and older
11.7%
Households
399
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
10.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White99.4%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bowmans Addition ›

Education in Bowmans Addition

5.7% of adults 25 and older in Bowmans Addition have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bowmans Addition5.7%
Maryland43.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bowmans Addition

Unemployment rate
1.9%State: 4.9%
Average commute
18 minState: 31 min
Work from home
2.2%
Drive alone
97.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
83.2%

Bowmans Addition vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bowmans Addition1,102$82,475$187,300—
Ellerslie514$37,240$163,300$830
Corriganville622$76,023$144,200—
Cumberland18,804$48,162$123,200$741
Ridgeley239$41,477$151,800$783
Pleasant Grove252$56,250$141,700—
La Vale4,196$77,500$170,800$871
Carpendale1,035$66,027$171,300$697
Bowling Green966$76,140$132,000$899

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Living in Bowmans Addition: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bowmans Addition, MD?

The median household income in Bowmans Addition is $82,475, 20% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Bowmans Addition?

The median home value in Bowmans Addition is $187,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.

Is Bowmans Addition, MD a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 29%.

What is the median age in Bowmans Addition?

The median age in Bowmans Addition is 32.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).

How long is the commute in Bowmans Addition?

The average commute to work in Bowmans Addition is 18 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bowmans Addition?

The unemployment rate in Bowmans Addition is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bowmans Addition?

5.7% of adults in Bowmans Addition have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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