Durham, NC vs Grand Prairie, TX
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
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 28.1 min). Grand Prairie leads in median household income ($76,626 vs $67,432). Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Grand Prairie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 72 (#934) |
| Population | 283,506 | 202,134 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $317,295 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $76,626 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+22.2 |
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-
72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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