Durham, NC vs Port Orange, 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
Port Orange
69.5
#1201 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 20). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 108). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Port Orange, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 69.5 (#1201) |
| Population | 283,506 | 65,966 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $339,724 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $65,026 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.1 |
| 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 | R+21.8 |
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+
69.5 Score
Port Orange, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$339,724
Population
65,966
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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