Why Live in Rockledge
Bowie's Rockledge neighborhood is a popular bedroom community with convenient access to Washington, D.C. It features many 1960s-era homes, including Cape Cods, bi-levels and brick ramblers, generally priced between $350,000 and $550,000. Rockledge Park, nestled within the neighborhood, offers a playground, tennis courts and a ball field. The Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail provides a 5-mile paved path for walking and biking, while the City of Bowie Ice Arena is a well-loved indoor attraction. The nearby Bowie Plaza is home to Ledo Pizza, while Bowie Marketplace and Bowie Town Center offer various shopping options, including a Harris Teeter grocery store and over 70 retailers. U.S. Route 50 offers convenient commutes to Washington, D.C., about 21 miles away, and Annapolis, about 18 miles away. Locals can also catch a commuter train from the Bowie State University MARC train station, about 2 miles north. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 21 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rockledge a good place to live?
Rockledge is a good place to live. Rockledge is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Rockledge has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 45. The average household income is $192,441 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 57.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Rockledge are home owners, with 6.3% of residents renting and 93.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Rockledge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Rockledge neighborhood guide.
Is Rockledge, MD a safe neighborhood?
Rockledge, 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 Rockledge?
The median home price in Rockledge is $484,750. If you put a 20% down payment of $97,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.1%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,350 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $101K a year to afford the median home price in Rockledge. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Rockledge is $192K.
What are the best public schools in Rockledge?
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Home Trends in Rockledge, MD
On average, homes in Rockledge, Bowie sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Rockledge, Bowie over the last 12 months is $484,750, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$484,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$484,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$260
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$484,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%