Durham, NC vs Golden Valley, MN
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
Golden Valley
75.7
#424 nationally
Golden Valley leads in median household income ($110,026 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 121). Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Golden Valley, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 75.7 (#424) |
| Population | 283,506 | 21,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $446,491 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $110,026 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.8 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+42.6 |
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
75.7 Score
Golden Valley, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$446,491
Population
21,211
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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