Durham, NC vs Winter Springs, 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
Winter Springs
69.9
#1164 nationally
Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 16). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 30.7 min). Winter Springs leads in median household income ($83,732 vs $67,432).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Winter Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 69.9 (#1164) |
| Population | 283,506 | 38,941 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $428,588 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $83,732 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 16 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.9 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | R+3.5 |
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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D+
69.9 Score
Winter Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$428,588
Population
38,941
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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