Durham, NC vs Strongsville, OH
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
Strongsville
75.3
#478 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 20). Strongsville leads in median household income ($101,176 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Strongsville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 75.3 (#478) |
| Population | 283,506 | 45,511 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $369,344 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $101,176 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.0 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+31.5 |
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
75.3 Score
Strongsville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,344
Population
45,511
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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