Culpeper, VA 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.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 34.8 min). Culpeper leads in median household income ($86,940 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 69.4 (#1213) |
| Population | 21,012 | 283,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $395,976 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $67,432 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+61.9 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Durham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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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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