Boerne, TX vs Durham, NC
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.
Boerne
67.2
#1449 nationally
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Boerne leads in median household income ($82,982 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 121). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boerne, TX | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1449) | 69.4 (#1213) |
| Population | 21,774 | 283,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $562,046 | $395,976 |
| Median Household Income | $82,982 | $67,432 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | D+61.9 |
Data coverage note: Boerne is missing data for 1 metric that Durham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Boerne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,046
Population
21,774
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,982
Southwest
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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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