Durham, NC vs Miami Gardens, FL
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
Miami Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 32.3 min). Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $56,071). Miami Gardens leads in walk score (38 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Miami Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 62.4 (#1860) |
| Population | 283,506 | 110,717 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $475,819 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $56,071 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.4 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+11.4 |
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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D-
62.4 Score
Miami Gardens, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$475,819
Population
110,717
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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