Durham, NC vs Suffolk, VA
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
Suffolk
66.3
#1564 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 15). Suffolk leads in median household income ($87,758 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 66.3 (#1564) |
| Population | 283,506 | 100,659 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $390,919 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $87,758 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.2 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+15.9 |
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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D
66.3 Score
Suffolk, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$390,919
Population
100,659
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
15
Northeast
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