Market Overview
Bowie's median sold price is $505K with homes averaging 38 days on market; Henrico is at $390K and 29 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Bowie is pricier ($505K median vs $390K), a difference of about $115K. Henrico moves faster, with homes averaging 29 days on market compared to 38 in Bowie. Henrico offers a lower entry point at $150K–$1.2M.
Bowie
MD
Henrico
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$505K
$390K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
38 days
29 days
Price Range
$200K–$900K
$150K–$1.2M
Notable Neighborhoods
Bowie Town Center, Collington, Northview, Pointer Ridge
Short Pump, Glen Allen, West End, Innsbrook
Schools
Bowie has a 75% average SOL pass rate; Henrico has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Bowie include Bowie High School and Eleanor Roosevelt High School; in Henrico, Deep Run High School and Glen Allen High School. See Bowie schools | See Henrico schools
Bowie
MD
Henrico
VA
Avg Pass Rate
75%
78%
Public schools
Bowie High School, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Benjamin Tasker Middle School
Deep Run High School, Glen Allen High School, Mills Godwin High School
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Henrico is closer to downtown at ~15 minutes vs ~35 minutes. Neither city has direct Metro access. Major highway access: Bowie (Rt 50, Rt 301, I-495), Henrico (I-64, I-95, I-295).
Bowie
MD
Henrico
VA
Drive to Downtown
~35 min
~15 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
No Metro access
Metro Lines
N/A
N/A
Major Highways
Rt 50, Rt 301, I-495
I-64, I-95, I-295, Rt 250, Rt 33
Commuter Rail
MARC (Penn Line)
None
MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bowie or Henrico more affordable?
Henrico is more affordable with a median sold price of $390K, compared to $505K in Bowie (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Bowie prices range from $200K–$900K. Henrico prices range from $150K–$1.2M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Bowie and Henrico?
Bowie public schools have a 75% average SOL pass rate; Henrico has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Bowie include Bowie High School and Eleanor Roosevelt High School; in Henrico, Deep Run High School and Glen Allen High School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Bowie or Henrico?
Henrico has the shorter commute to downtown at ~15 minutes vs ~35 minutes. Bowie has no direct Metro access. Henrico has no direct Metro access.
How do Bowie and Henrico compare?
Bowie is one of the largest cities in Prince George's County, offering spacious homes, strong community programs, and convenient access to D. Henrico County is a major Richmond suburb with housing from the urban-adjacent West End to the rural eastern reaches. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records in either city.
Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026. School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports. Property tax rates from Virginia Dept. of Taxation (2024). Walkability scores from Walk Score (2024). Crime data from FBI UCR and Virginia State Police (2023). Commute times are approximate rush-hour estimates. Updated September 2026.