Durham, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

950 Population 6/sq mi density

$42,800 Median Income $28,450 per capita

$65,000 Home Value

$468 Median Rent 9.6% income on rent

38°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$42,800 median income, 26.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$65,000 home value, $468/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.2 / 5.0

2.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Durham, NB

At a Glance

Median Income

$42,800

43% below

$28,450 per capita

Home Value

$65,000

77% below

Median Rent

$468/mo

60% below

9.6% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

2.4%

93% below

25.5% high school+

Unemployment

26.2%

628% above

32.8% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

38°F

261 sunny days/yr

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)

Income

57%

Home Value

23%

Rent

40%

Poverty

265%

Bachelor's

Unemployment

728%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Durham a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Durham residents earn a median household income of $42,800 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,450. The unemployment rate stands at 26.2% (628% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 29 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Durham is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $468/month, with 9.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

2.4% of adults in Durham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 25.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Durham has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population950

Median Age59.2 yrs

Density6/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median Income$42,800

Per Capita$28,450

Unemployment26.2%

Poverty32.8%

Avg Weekly Wage$547

Housing

A+

Home Value$65,000

Rent$468

Ownership89.4%

Housing Units470

Rent Burden9.6%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F

Sunny Days261/yr

Rain41.4 in/yr

Elevation52 ft

Education

Bachelor's+2.4%

High School+25.5%

Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute32 min