Duncanville, TX 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.
Duncanville
74.6
#573 nationally
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Duncanville leads in walk score (43 vs 33). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 25.2 min). Duncanville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duncanville, TX | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#573) | 69.4 (#1213) |
| Population | 38,883 | 283,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,035 | $395,976 |
| Median Household Income | $66,601 | $67,432 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+61.9 |
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74.6 Score
Duncanville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,035
Population
38,883
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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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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