Durham, NC vs Harrison, NY
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.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 200). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Harrison, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 283,506 | 30,780 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $151,038 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.5 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 200 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+26.3 |
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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Score
Harrison, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
30,780
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Median Income
$151,038
Northeast
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