Castle Rock, CO vs Durham, NC
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.
Castle Rock
70.5
#1092 nationally
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 11). Castle Rock leads in median household income ($135,985 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Castle Rock, CO | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1092) | 69.4 (#1213) |
| Population | 81,415 | 283,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $666,242 | $395,976 |
| Median Household Income | $135,985 | $67,432 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+61.9 |
C-
70.5 Score
Castle Rock, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$666,242
Population
81,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
West
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D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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