Durham, NC vs New Braunfels, TX
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
New Braunfels
73.1
#792 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 25). New Braunfels leads in median household income ($85,827 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 26.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | New Braunfels, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 73.1 (#792) |
| Population | 283,506 | 110,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $351,190 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $85,827 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.3 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+45.5 |
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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C
73.1 Score
New Braunfels, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$351,190
Population
110,958
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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