Mitchellville

Bowie, MD

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Mitchellville - Bowie, MD

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A scenic suburb on the cusp of Washington, DC

Suburban Scenic Convenient Commuter Welcoming Diverse

Located about 13 miles northeast of Washington, DC, Mitchellville is a suburban community in Prince George’s County. Mitchellville is largely residential, providing residents with a variety of houses, townhomes, and apartments available for rent along tranquil, tree-lined streets.

The community is revered for its peaceful atmosphere, which is punctuated by the mature trees and vast expanses of green space strewn throughout the area. Mitchellville offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the scenic environment with convenience to outdoor destinations like Watkins Regional Park, Enterprise Golf Course, and Whitemarsh Park. The community is also adjacent to area attractions like Six Flags America and FedEx Field.

Although Mitchellville is mostly residential, there are numerous commercial offerings in the northern portion of the community along Martin Luther King Jr. Highway and in the southern reaches of the community on Central Avenue. Mitchellville is popular with many commuters due to its quick access to major employers in Annapolis, Silver Spring, and Washington, DC.

Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Mitchellville - Bowie, MD

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3.8 49 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

A very quiet and old neighborhood. Has become mixed with young as of 4 years ago. Not as many young children anymore. Beautiful place to raise children thought.

Current Resident

7 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

Great neighborhood and people. There are several supermarkets, restaurants, and shopping nearby. Metro is also close and easily accessible.

Niche User

9 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

car thefts are a problem

Niche User

10 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

very friendly and family feel

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Old Maryland Farm
  • Watkins Nature Center
  • Watkins Regional Park
  • Howard Owens Science Center
  • Walker Mill Regional Park

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.