Durham, NC vs Stamford, CT
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
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in walk score (57 vs 33). Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 283,506 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | N/A |
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+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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