Durham, NC vs Riviera Beach, FL
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
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $57,851). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 110). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 24.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Riviera Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 62.6 (#1843) |
| Population | 283,506 | 38,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $412,283 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $57,851 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 25.8 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+0.8 |
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-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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