Median Income
$42,800
43% lower than US avg
Home Value
$65,000
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.4%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$468
60% lower than US avg
Unemployment
26.2%
628% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
32.8%
165% higher than US avg
How Durham Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population950
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
D
Median Income$42,800
Per Capita$28,450
Unemployment26.2%
Poverty32.8%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$468
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units470
Rent Burden9.6%
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+25.5%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Durham a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Durham receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Durham has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Durham is $42,800, 43% below the national average of $75,149. At 26.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 32.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Durham is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $468 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
2.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.5% have completed high school.
Durham has a population of 950 with a density of 6 people per square mile. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).
Population
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 79.0% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Spanish | 17.4% |
| 30% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.7% |
The median household income in Durham is $42,800, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,800 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $28,450 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 26.2% |
| 628% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 32.8% |
| 165% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
The median home value in Durham is $65,000, 77% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $468 (60% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $65,000 |
| 77% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $468 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 89.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.6% |
| Housing Units | 470 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Durham vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Durham vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 158.2 sq mi (409.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |