At a Glance
Median Income
$80,341
$29,558 per capita
Violent Crime
407/100K
2,518/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
261 sunny days/yr
How East Durham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Durham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Durham a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Durham residents earn a median household income of $80,341 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,558. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,372 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
East Durham reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,518/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in East Durham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Durham has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population547
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,341
Per Capita$29,558
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$3,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$390,464
Housing Units422
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property2,518/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation685 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in East Durham was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Albany International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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