Durham, NC vs Rockwall, 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
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Rockwall leads in median household income ($114,799 vs $67,432). Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 24). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 283,506 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.0 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+40.9 |
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-
70.4 Score
Rockwall, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,713
Population
52,918
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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