At a Glance
Median Income
$120,778
$48,504 per capita
Home Value
$612,100
Zillow: $601,136
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
12.3% smoking rate
How Durham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Durham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Durham a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Durham residents earn a median household income of $120,778 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,504. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,029 business establishments, including 457 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Durham is $612,100 , 117% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $601,136. Median rent is $1,092/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
38.6% of adults in Durham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Durham has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population6,111
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,778
Per Capita$48,504
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
B+
Home Value$612,100
Rent$1,092
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$601,136
Housing Units2,182
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation146 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Durham was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.