Why Live in Glen Allen
Glen Allen is a residential neighborhood in Bowie, Maryland, known for its brick Colonial and Craftsman-style homes. The community features well-kept lawns and moderate tree cover, creating a pleasant suburban atmosphere. Prices typically range from about $640,000 to around $715,00.
Glen Allen Park, located within the neighborhood, spans 9 acres and includes tennis courts, a softball field, soccer fields, a picnic pavilion and a newly renovated car-themed playground with a custom '57 Chevy climbing structure. Just across the street, Allen Pond Park offers fishing, hiking trails, basketball courts, a skate park and the Bowie Ice Arena, which provides skate rentals and hosts public skating sessions year-round. Nearby family attractions include Six Flags America, located about 5 miles west.
For shopping, Bowie Town Center is conveniently located about a mile away. Macy’s and Safeway anchor the retail center's scores of stores. Collington Plaza offers additional options that include Walmart and several dining destinations.
Commuters benefit from proximity to U.S. Route 50, which connects to Washington, D.C., about 20 miles west, and Annapolis about 15 miles east. Additionally convenient is that Baltimore is about 20 miles away via Crain Highway. BWI Airport is a slightly farther trip .Closer to home, the Bowie State University MARC Station provides commuter train service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glen Allen a good place to live?
Glen Allen is a good place to live. Glen Allen is considered car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Glen Allen has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 47. The average household income is $166,347 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 44.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Glen Allen are home owners, with 8% of residents renting and 92% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Glen Allen can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Glen Allen neighborhood guide.
Is Glen Allen, MD a safe neighborhood?
Glen Allen, MD is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Glen Allen?
The median home price in Glen Allen is $680,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $136,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.53%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,450 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $148K a year to afford the median home price in Glen Allen. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Glen Allen is $166K.
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Home Trends in Glen Allen, MD
On average, homes in Glen Allen, Bowie sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Glen Allen, Bowie over the last 12 months is $680,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$680,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$680,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$680,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%