Durham, NC vs Kenner, LA
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
Kenner
74
#645 nationally
Kenner leads in walk score (46 vs 33). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 26.7 min). Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $60,557).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Kenner, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 74 (#645) |
| Population | 283,506 | 63,333 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $273,203 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $60,557 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 46 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 9.4 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+12.9 |
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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C
74 Score
Kenner, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$273,203
Population
63,333
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Southeast
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