Durham, NC vs North Richland Hills, TX
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
North Richland Hills
71.2
#1010 nationally
North Richland Hills leads in median household income ($88,656 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 27.6 min). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | North Richland Hills, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 71.2 (#1010) |
| Population | 283,506 | 70,658 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $370,431 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $88,656 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+5.1 |
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-
71.2 Score
North Richland Hills, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,431
Population
70,658
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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