Allen, TX vs Bowie, MD

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.

Allen

74.1

#630 nationally

vs

Bowie

69.4

#1212 nationally

Allen leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.3). Allen leads in walk score (35 vs 25). Allen leads in average commute (27 min vs 36.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Allen, TX Bowie, MD
WhereAtHome Score 74.1 (#630) 69.4 (#1212)
Population 111,620 57,254
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $493,450 $526,880
Median Household Income $121,259 $138,797
Average Commute 27 min 36.1 min
Walk Score 35 25
Crime Level 2.9 5.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.2 D+75.2
Allen, TX
C
74.1 Score

Allen, TX

Mid-size Texas city with community character

Median Home

$493,450

Population

111,620

Crime

Low

Walk Score

35

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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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