Durham, NC vs Royse City, 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
Royse City
76.1
#383 nationally
Royse City leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 33.6 min). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Royse City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 76.1 (#383) |
| Population | 283,506 | 24,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $312,413 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.8 |
| 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+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Royse City 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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C
76.1 Score
Royse City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,413
Population
24,138
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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