Durham, NC vs Hendersonville, NC

Durham, NC vs Hendersonville, NC: What the data shows

Durham, NC is in Durham, NC while Hendersonville, NC is in Hendersonville, NC — both in the same state. On home prices, Hendersonville, NC is the more affordable option at $350,000 median — $13,000 less than Durham, NC's $363,000. WYLT rates Durham, NC as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Hendersonville, NC as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Hendersonville, NC has the stronger safety profile of the two. Durham, NC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Hendersonville, NC has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Durham, NC has Low flood risk and Hendersonville, NC has Low flood risk.

Durham, NC is the more walkable neighborhood. Durham, NC scores 27/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Hendersonville, NC's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Durham, NC rates 6.2/10 and Hendersonville, NC rates 6.2/10.