Durham, NC vs Norfolk, VA
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
Norfolk
71
#1033 nationally
Norfolk leads in walk score (46 vs 33). Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $60,998). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Norfolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 71 (#1033) |
| Population | 283,506 | 230,930 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $315,458 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $60,998 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 46 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.9 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+41.5 |
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-
71 Score
Norfolk, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$315,458
Population
230,930
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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