Durham, NC vs Manassas, 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
Manassas
67
#1474 nationally
Manassas leads in median household income ($110,559 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 34 min). Manassas leads in walk score (43 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Manassas, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 67 (#1474) |
| Population | 283,506 | 42,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $556,241 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $110,559 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+14.8 |
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+
67 Score
Manassas, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$556,241
Population
42,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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