Durham, NC vs Forest Park, GA
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
Forest Park
73
#795 nationally
Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $41,837). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 27.3 min). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (87 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Forest Park, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 73 (#795) |
| Population | 283,506 | 19,368 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $164,986 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $41,837 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 15.7 |
| 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 | D+69.2 |
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
73 Score
Forest Park, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$164,986
Population
19,368
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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