Durham, NC vs Leesburg, VA
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
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 141). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 65.1 (#1649) |
| Population | 283,506 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+16.3 |
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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D
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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