Durham, NC vs Pontiac, MI
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
Pontiac
75
#522 nationally
Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $40,307). Pontiac leads in walk score (41 vs 33). Pontiac leads in cost of living index (84 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Pontiac, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 75 (#522) |
| Population | 283,506 | 61,689 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $140,484 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $40,307 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 27.0 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+10.6 |
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
75 Score
Pontiac, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$140,484
Population
61,689
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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