Is Durham, NC a Good Place to Live?
Yes, Durham, NC scores 71/100 on MoveScore (grade B, Good), based on 6 of six federal data sources. Safety score 59/100, with 403 violent and 2443 property incidents per 100k (FBI UCR). Public schools average 71/100 (NCES/EDFacts). Air quality grade C, median AQI 52 (EPA AQS).
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Sub-Score Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety (FBI UCR) | 59/100 (C) |
| Water (EPA SDWIS) | 78/100 (B) |
| Air (EPA AQS) | C · median AQI 52 |
| Schools (NCES) | 71/100 (B) |
| Fiscal health (Census) | 66/100 |
| Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS) | 4.3/5 · 4 tracked |
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MoveScore blends six federal sub-scores, equal-weighted, normalized to 0-100.