Bowie, MD vs Herndon, VA
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
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 25). Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 36.1 min). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 57,254 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+35.0 |
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
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D+
68.4 Score
Herndon, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$734,699
Population
24,935
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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