At a Glance
Median Income
$109,934
$22,775 per capita
Home Value
$451,000
Zillow: $672,668
Median Rent
$1,338/mo
41.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
36/100K
250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.9%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Durham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Durham residents earn a median household income of $109,934 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,775. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Durham is $451,000 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $672,668. Median rent is $1,338/month, with 41.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Durham reports 36 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 250/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
76.9% of adults in Durham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(128% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Durham has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population10,577
Median Age20.0 yrs
Density3,491/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,934
Per Capita$22,775
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A
Home Value$451,000
Rent$1,338
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$672,668
Housing Units2,030
Rent Burden41.4%
Crime
F
Violent36/100K
Property250/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault12/100K
Burglary59/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.9%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+39.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Durham was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Portsmouth International At Pease (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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