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Durham, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County
Durham, CT
At a Glance
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)
Is Durham a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Durham residents earn a median household income of $126,406 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,333. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,800 business establishments, including 485 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Durham is $378,900 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,920. Median rent is $1,684/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Durham reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,818/100K.
Education
45.2% of adults in Durham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Durham has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.