Durham, NC vs Rocky Mount, NC
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
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 22). Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $50,092). Rocky Mount leads in cost of living index (89 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 283,506 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 21.0 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+22.7 |
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
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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