Durham, NC vs Milford, CT
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
Milford
63.7
#1748 nationally
Milford leads in median household income ($104,441 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 25.9 min). Milford leads in walk score (34 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Milford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 63.7 (#1748) |
| Population | 283,506 | 52,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $514,036 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $104,441 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | N/A |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | N/A |
Data coverage note: Milford is missing data for 1 metric that Durham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
63.7 Score
Milford, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$514,036
Population
52,793
Walk Score
34
Median Income
$104,441
Northeast
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