Asheboro, NC 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.

Asheboro

71

#1029 nationally

vs

Bowie

69.4

#1212 nationally

Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $44,405). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 13.7). Asheboro leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 36.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Asheboro, NC Bowie, MD
WhereAtHome Score 71 (#1029) 69.4 (#1212)
Population 27,726 57,254
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $243,256 $526,880
Median Household Income $44,405 $138,797
Average Commute 22.2 min 36.1 min
Walk Score 24 25
Crime Level 13.7 5.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 89 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+57.2 D+75.2
Asheboro, NC
C-
71 Score

Asheboro, NC

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Median Home

$243,256

Population

27,726

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

24

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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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