Baltimore metro, MD relocation guide
Moving to Fairwood, MD
713,700Median home value
Prince George's CountyArea
Washington, DC commuteCommute profile
About Fairwood
Fairwood is a master-planned community of single-family homes and townhouses in northern Prince George's County, between Bowie and Upper Marlboro. Developed around wooded lots and open space, it attracts DC-area professionals seeking newer suburban housing. Homes are mostly 1990s–2000s colonials and townhomes on generous lots.
Home prices in Fairwood
The median home value in Fairwood is 713,700.
Top places in Fairwood
- Fairwood Community Park — neighborhood park with trails and sports fields
- Bowie Town Center — regional shopping and dining ~15 minutes east
- Patuxent River Park — kayaking and trails along the Patuxent River
- Woodmore Towne Centre — shopping and dining just west
- Six Flags America — theme park ~15 minutes south
Commuting from Fairwood
- Downtown DC ~30–40 min via US-50/MD-3; BWI Airport ~35 min
- MARC Penn Line accessible from Bowie State station (~20 min)
Fairwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fairwood, MD?
The median home value in Fairwood is 713,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Fairwood, MD?
Downtown DC ~30–40 min via US-50/MD-3; BWI Airport ~35 min
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.