Bowie, MD vs Huntley, IL

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

Huntley

71.2

#1006 nationally

Huntley leads in crime level (0.8 vs 5.3). Bowie leads in walk score (25 vs 13). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $83,357).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Huntley, IL
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 71.2 (#1006)
Population 57,254 28,269
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $429,595
Median Household Income $138,797 $83,357
Average Commute 36.1 min 31.3 min
Walk Score 25 13
Crime Level 5.3 0.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 R+5.3
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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Huntley, IL
C-
71.2 Score

Huntley, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$429,595

Population

28,269

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

13

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