Durham, NC vs Wilmington, NC

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

Durham, NC is in Durham, NC while Wilmington, NC is in Wilmington, NC — both in the same state. On home prices, Wilmington, NC is the more affordable option at $219,700 median — $143,300 less than Durham, NC's $363,000. WYLT rates Durham, NC as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Wilmington, NC as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Durham, NC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Wilmington, NC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Durham, NC has Low flood risk and Wilmington, NC has High flood risk.

Durham, NC is the more walkable neighborhood. Durham, NC scores 27/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Wilmington, NC's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Wilmington, NC has the higher school rating — Durham, NC rates 6.2/10 and Wilmington, NC rates 6.5/10.