At a Glance
Median Income
$90,341
$57,483 per capita
Home Value
$688,200
Zillow: $799,751
Median Rent
$1,508/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.2%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
12.9% 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?
B+
3.9 / 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 $90,341 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,483. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Durham is $688,200 , 144% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $799,751. Median rent is $1,508/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
48.2% of adults in Durham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Durham has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,909
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density4,656/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,341
Per Capita$57,483
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
C
Home Value$688,200
Rent$1,508
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$799,751
Housing Units894
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation201 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.2%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Durham was founded in 1966.
The median home in Durham was built in 1992.
24.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
14.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.