Why Live in Highbridge Park
Highbridge Park is a residential neighborhood in Bowie that blends suburban charm with convenience to modern amenities.
Housing options feature a mix of two- and three-story townhouses, brick colonials, bi-levels, and Craftsman-style homes, many built in the 1990s and early 2000s. Streets are laid out in a grid with sidewalks and paved trails, perfect for walking or jogging.
Pope’s Creek Park offers soccer and baseball fields, picnic areas and public grills. Nearby Allen Pond Park is anchored by a fishing pond and includes trails, athletic courts and and a skate facility.
For shopping and dining, residents can head to the nearby Highbridge Road strip mall and Bowie Town Center. The latter is home to more than 70 retailers, including Macy’s and Safeway.
Bowie State University, Maryland's oldest historically black institution of higher learning, is only about 5 miles from the neighborhood. Commuting is easy, with U.S. Route 50 connecting the neighborhood to Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and Baltimore. The Bowie State University MARC Station offers regional train service, and Metrobus routes run along major roads. BWI Airport is a little over 20 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highbridge Park a good place to live?
Highbridge Park is a good place to live. Highbridge Park is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Highbridge Park has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 45. The average household income is $165,563 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 58.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Highbridge Park are home owners, with 7.8% of residents renting and 92.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Highbridge Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Highbridge Park neighborhood guide.
Is Highbridge Park, MD a safe neighborhood?
Highbridge Park, 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 Highbridge Park?
The median home price in Highbridge Park is $479,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $96,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.37%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,390 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $102K a year to afford the median home price in Highbridge Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Highbridge Park is $166K.
What are the best public schools in Highbridge Park?
The best public schools that serve Highbridge Park are:
What are the best private schools in Highbridge Park?
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Are home prices dropping in Highbridge Park?
Yes, home prices in Highbridge Park are down 5% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Highbridge Park, MD
On average, homes in Highbridge Park, Bowie sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Highbridge Park, Bowie over the last 12 months is $527,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$527,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$602,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$455,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$188
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$479,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%