Durham, NC vs San Juan, 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
San Juan
79.8
#105 nationally
Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $51,497). San Juan leads in cost of living index (87 vs 102). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 25.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | San Juan, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 79.8 (#105) |
| Population | 283,506 | 36,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $180,294 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $51,497 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+2.9 |
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+
79.8 Score
San Juan, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$180,294
Population
36,448
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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