Durham, NC vs Mooresville, NC
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
Mooresville
68.7
#1296 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 20). Mooresville leads in median household income ($82,622 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Mooresville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 68.7 (#1296) |
| Population | 283,506 | 53,721 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $484,611 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $82,622 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+32.6 |
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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D+
68.7 Score
Mooresville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$484,611
Population
53,721
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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