Durham, NC vs New Hope, MN
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
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
New Hope leads in walk score (42 vs 33). New Hope leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 22.8 min). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | New Hope, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 74 (#649) |
| Population | 283,506 | 20,705 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $356,089 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $69,244 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.7 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+42.6 |
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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C
74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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