Bowie, MD vs Hobbs, NM

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

vs

Hobbs

75.4

#463 nationally

Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 21.7). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $63,804). Hobbs leads in walk score (39 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Hobbs, NM
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 75.4 (#463)
Population 57,254 39,386
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $216,854
Median Household Income $138,797 $63,804
Average Commute 36.1 min 24 min
Walk Score 25 39
Crime Level 5.3 21.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 R+61.6
Bowie, MD
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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Hobbs, NM
C
75.4 Score

Hobbs, NM

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Median Home

$216,854

Population

39,386

Crime

High

Walk Score

39

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