HEAD TO HEAD
Durham vs Pinehurst
Durham leads Pinehurst on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Durham, NC
wins 4 of 5 factors
Pinehurst, NC
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Durham | Pinehurst |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 80 ◆ | 79 |
| Affordable to rent | 69 ◆ | 62 |
| Climate comfort | 78 | 82 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 56 ◆ | 55 |
| Big-city amenities | 77 ◆ | 3 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Durham | Pinehurst |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $414K | $416K |
| Typical rent | $1,703/mo | $1,903/mo |
| Average temperature | 15.4°C | 16.6°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.47 kWh/m²/day | 4.44 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #95 | #398 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.