Durham, NC vs Lynn, MA

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

vs

Lynn

62.7

#1833 nationally

Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 33). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 31.3 min). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 134).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Durham, NC Lynn, MA
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1213) 62.7 (#1833)
Population 283,506 101,241
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $395,976 $590,160
Median Household Income $67,432 $70,046
Average Commute 22.8 min 31.3 min
Walk Score 33 70
Crime Level Moderate 15.7
School Rating 6.4 N/A
Cost of Living Index 102 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+61.9 D+20.3
Durham, NC
D+
69.4 Score

Durham, NC

Bull City innovation and inclusion

Median Home

$395,976

Population

283,506

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B-

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Lynn, MA
D-
62.7 Score

Lynn, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$590,160

Population

101,241

Crime

High

Walk Score

70

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