Bowie, MD vs Flower Mound, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bowie
69.4
#1212 nationally
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Flower Mound leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.3). Flower Mound leads in average commute (26.7 min vs 36.1 min). Flower Mound leads in median household income ($154,471 vs $138,797).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Flower Mound, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 73.1 (#785) |
| Population | 57,254 | 79,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $610,100 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $154,471 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | R+13.2 |
D+
69.4 Score
Bowie, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$526,880
Population
57,254
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Northeast
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C
73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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