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Rockledge

Rockledge

Neighborhood in Bowie, Maryland

Prince George's County 20715

$484,502 Average Value
$251 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Established suburb in Bowie with a central location

Rockledge is one of Bowie’s original suburban neighborhoods from the 1960s with convenient access to its own park, a paved rail trail and Bowie Golf Club. Bowie was once a valuable train junction due to its proximity to several major cities in the region, and today, neighborhoods like Rockledge have become affordable bedroom communities for the same reason. “Everything’s [near] here, with access to MARC trains and public transit; it's [also] situated so you can get to D.C., Baltimore and Annapolis quickly because there are highways close by,” says Bill Franklin, a former Bowie local and team leader at Bill Franklin Real Estate Group with Long & Foster Real Estate.

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Classic post-World War II homes line Rockledge's streets

Rockledge is predominantly single-family homes built in the city’s original expansion in the early 1960s. That expansion was started by developer William Levitt, who helped popularize suburbs in the U.S. Buyers can find Cape Cods, bilevels and brick ramblers for lower prices than some of the city’s newer neighborhoods. “Levitt homes are featured here and around the city of Bowie,” Franklin says. “They tend to be priced lower than the new developments with HOAs and larger houses, which can range from $700,000 to $1 million.” Rockledge homes are priced from $350,000 to $550,000, varying by square footage.

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Nearby Prince George's County public schools

Prince George’s County Public Schools is Bowie's main school district. Students in the neighborhood can attend Rockledge Elementary, which gets a C-rating on Niche, Samuel Ogle Middle and Bowie High School, which both get B-minus ratings. Bowie High features its own accelerated college prep course called the Summit Program, available to underclassmen to prepare them for Advanced Placement courses.

Many high schoolers in the Bowie neighborhood attend Bowie High School.
Many high schoolers in the Bowie neighborhood attend Bowie High School.
Rockledge Elementary School, Bowie Md.
Rockledge Elementary School, Bowie Md.
Samuel Ogle Middle School in Chapel Forge is right in the middle of the neighborhood.
Samuel Ogle Middle School in Chapel Forge is right in the middle of the neighborhood.
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Bowie Golf Club and the upcoming City of Bowie Ice Arena

Rockledge Park is surrounded by homes and features a playground, tennis courts and a ball field. Just north of Rockledge is the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail, a paved multipurpose path built on top of one of the city’s original railways and stretching more than 5 miles through Bowie. Locals can tee off at the public Bowie Golf Club, just across Laurel-Bowie Road. Next to the golf course, the City of Bowie Ice Arena is expected to open in the fall of 2026. When built, the arena will be 49,000 square feet and include an NHL-sized ice rink with bleachers, a concession stand, a skate rental area and two rooms for private events.

Get ready for hockey season at Bowie Ice Arena in Northview.
Get ready for hockey season at Bowie Ice Arena in Northview.
Learn to play hockey or just to practice at the Bowie Ice Arena.
Learn to play hockey or just to practice at the Bowie Ice Arena.
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Several Bowie strip malls within reach

Bowie Plaza is southwest of the neighborhood and hosts Ledo Pizza, an Annapolis-based chain serving Maryland-style pies, which are rectangular and made with a sweet red sauce. Along Annapolis Road to the south is Bowie Marketplace, a shopping center with a Harris Teeter grocery store. Bowie Town Center is 4 miles south and houses over 70 retailers, including Macy’s.

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Between Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis

Commuters can use U.S. Route 50 to make the 21-mile drive to Washington, D.C. Annapolis is an 18-mile drive east. Folks can catch a regional MARC train from the Bowie State University Station, just 2 miles north of Rockledge, while WMATA Metrobuses stop along Laurel-Bowie Road and Annapolis Road for citywide public transit. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is a 21-mile drive north and offers domestic and international flights.

Commute along route 3 towards Baltimore or route 50 towards Annapolis and DC.
Commute along route 3 towards Baltimore or route 50 towards Annapolis and DC.
Drive a few miles South and hop on route 50 towards Annapolis or DC.
Drive a few miles South and hop on route 50 towards Annapolis or DC.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

34 min drive

Bus

Laurel-Bowie Rd & Rockledge Dr

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Rockledge US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$467,500
Median Single Family Price
$485,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$251
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Months of Supply
3.00
Median List Price
$485,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
468
Median Year Built
1967

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,347
Median Age
45
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$170,482
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$192,441

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
57.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

8 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

22 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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