Data compiled Oct 31, 2026 · public sources only
D.R. Horton vs Ryan Homes: Triangle new-construction comparison
Short answer
In our Oct 31, 2026 data, D.R. Horton has 10 Triangle communities with a sourced price, from $299,990 (Apex, Clayton, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Hillsborough), and Ryan Homes has 4 Triangle communities with a sourced price, from $269,990 (Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Pittsboro). Warranty: D.R. Horton 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (Residential Warranty Company (RWC); insurer-backed structural years 3–10); Ryan Homes 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (In-house (NVR)). Survey score: D.R. Horton no public homeowner-survey score found; Ryan Homes no public homeowner-survey score found. Because at least one has no public survey score, we can't rank them on satisfaction. Ryan Homes' own site listed 16 Raleigh-area communities from $239,990 on Nov 1, 2026 (snapshot below).
A side-by-side look at D.R. Horton and Ryan Homes using only figures we have sourced. "Not found" means we have not found a reliable source yet, not that it does not exist.
| D.R. Horton | Ryan Homes | |
|---|---|---|
| Communities with a sourced price | 10 | 4 |
| Towns | Apex, Clayton, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Hillsborough, Lillington, Raleigh, Sanford, Siler City, Wilson's Mills | Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Pittsboro |
| Lowest “from” price | $299,990 | $269,990 |
| Warranty | 1/2/10 yrs (W/S/St) Residential Warranty Company (RWC); insurer-backed structural years 3–10 source | 1/2/10 yrs (W/S/St) In-house (NVR) source |
| Best public survey score | No public survey score found | No public survey score found |
| Current incentives | Incentive funds: buyer picks the buydown OR closing costs; Fixed (special rate); conventional 5.50% (5.939% APR) (+1 more) · details | None found publicly · details |
| HOA range | not found | not found |
| Tax rate range | 0.9106–1.2100 per $100 | 0.9151–1.0721 per $100 |
| Quick move-ins listed | 52 | not captured |
| Awards (Parade/MAME etc.) | 14 listed | None found |
W/S/St = workmanship / systems / structural years; "?" means not stated. Build your own comparison.
Ryan Homes public community list (snapshot Nov 1, 2026)
Ryan Homes' own Raleigh-area page listed 16 communities from $239,990 on Nov 1, 2026. ryanhomes.com These are shown separately because the comparison table above uses the same sourced community records we hold for every builder; we have not yet checked each of these communities individually.
| Community | Town (as listed) | From |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Run | not shown on list | $239,990 |
| Partridge Village | not shown on list | $259,990 |
| Rollman Farms Townhomes | Raleigh | $269,990 |
| Griffin Farm Townes | not shown on list | $269,990 |
| Brookshire Single Family | not shown on list | $269,990 |
| Wrenn Farms Main Level Living Townhomes | not shown on list | $279,990 |
| Kipling Village | Fuquay-Varina | $289,990 |
| Rollman Farms Main Level Living Townhomes | Raleigh | $299,990 |
| The Glen at Hollybrook | Wendell | $299,990 |
| Harpers Glen Single Family | Wendell | $299,990 |
| Griffin Place | not shown on list | $324,990 |
| Signature Homes at Brookshire | Sanford | $329,990 |
| Highland Ridge | Willow Spring | $379,990 |
| Allen Park Single Family | not shown on list | $434,990 |
| Townes at The Station | Apex | $449,990 |
| Enclave at Bells Lake | Apex | $519,990 |
Questions answered from our data
Is D.R. Horton or Ryan Homes better?
It depends on what you weigh. We don't pick a winner. On public data: survey scores are D.R. Horton: no public homeowner-survey score found; Ryan Homes: no public homeowner-survey score found. Compare warranty, price and location in the table.
Which is cheaper, D.R. Horton or Ryan Homes?
Ryan Homes has the lower lowest "from" price in our data ($269,990) versus D.R. Horton ($299,990). Prices vary by community and change often.
How do the D.R. Horton and Ryan Homes warranties compare?
D.R. Horton: 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (Residential Warranty Company (RWC); insurer-backed structural years 3–10). Ryan Homes: 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (In-house (NVR)). Get the written warranty for your specific home.
Where do D.R. Horton and Ryan Homes both build in the Triangle?
Both have communities in Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner in our data. D.R. Horton: Apex, Clayton, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Hillsborough, Lillington, Raleigh, Sanford, Siler City, Wilson's Mills. Ryan Homes: Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Pittsboro.
Is D.R. Horton a good builder?
We found no public Raleigh-area homeowner-survey score for D.R. Horton under our method, so we can't rate its satisfaction. Its warranty is 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (Residential Warranty Company (RWC); insurer-backed structural years 3–10).
Is Ryan Homes a good builder?
We found no published Raleigh-area homeowner-survey score for Ryan Homes on the sources our method uses (Avid Ratings, NewHomeSource TrustBuilder, GuildQuality) as of Nov 1, 2026. Star ratings on individual sales-office listings (for example Google/Birdeye) are not homeowner surveys under our method, so they are not used. Its published warranty is 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (In-house (NVR)).
Compiled from cited public sources as of Oct 31, 2026 and provided as-is; details change often. Verify prices, incentives and warranty terms with the builder and your lender. Not financial or legal advice. See our terms & disclaimer and methodology.