Neighborhood Showcase
Bowie
Prince George's County, Maryland
Quick Facts:
- Zip Code: 20715, 20720
- Population: 50269
- Avg. Household Income: 76778
- Avg. Commute Time: 35.0 min
- Sales Taxes: 5%
Click here to view apartments in Bowie:
Prince George's County Information:
Learn more about other cities located in Prince George's County:
Description
Originally known as Huntington City, Bowie was later renamed after Oden Bowie (former Governor of Maryland) in 1874. The city that used to be a railroad stop is now one of the fastest growing cities in Maryland.
Bowie has a Minor League Baseball Team, the Baysox, affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles. The Baysox season runs annually from April to September. Aside from the baseball team, there is much to enjoy from the city with its acres of parks, ballfields, community centers, museums and golf course.
Residents can also visit the Bowie Town Center for outdoor main street shopping. Points of interest include the Bowie Race Track, Belair Stables, Woodward Mansion and Bowie State University. The Institute for Defense Analysis and University of Maryland's Science and Technology Center are also located here.
County Description
Formed in 1696, Prince George's County is a suburban county that spans 487 square miles and lies just 37 miles south of Baltimore. The county was named after Prince George of Denmark, and was created from parts of Charles and Calvert Counties.
Prince George's County has many apartment communities available, which are convenient to both higher education and major employment opportunities. Nearby colleges include Bowie State University, Capitol College, Prince George's Community College, Strayer University, and the University of Maryland (UMD). Employment can be found in both the transportation and trade sectors, and the area has a large number of technological firms. Washington DC is just minutes away too, which makes Prince George's County a convenient location to live if you work in DC.
Major points of interest include the Washington Redskins' FedEx Field, BET Sound Stage, Andrews Air Force Base, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the USDA Research Center. Recreational areas range from several shopping town centers to acres of parklands.