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Durham, NC
North Carolina · Wake County · Raleigh-Cary Metro
Durham is a large city in North Carolina with a population of 288,465. Residents earn $79,234 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
288,465
Population
2,427/sq mi density
$79,234
Median Income
$47,246 per capita
$355,300
Home Value
$393,151 Zillow
$1,412
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
730
Violent Crime/100K
3,808 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$79,234 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$355,300 home value, $1,412/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
730 violent crimes/100K (92% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Durham, NC
17 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Durham, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Rose Butler Browne | 1897-1986. Marker is at the intersection of Apex Highway (North Carolina Route 55) and Riddle Road, on the right when traveling north on Apex Highway. |
| Algonquin Tennis Club | Marker is at the intersection of Fayetteville Street and Massey Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Fayetteville Street. |
| John Merrick | 1859 - 1919. |
| Royal Ice Cream Sit-In | Marker is on North Roxboro Street (Business U.S. 15) near Dowd Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Black Wall Street | Marker is at the intersection of North Mangum Street (Business U.S. 501) and West Parrish Street, on the right when traveling south on North Mangum Street. |
| Bull City Blues | Marker is at the intersection of Fayetteville Street and Simmons Street, on the right when traveling north on Fayetteville Street. |
| N.C. School of Science and Mathematics | Marker is on Broad Street near Watts Circle, on the right when traveling south. |
| John Sprunt Hill | 1869-1961. Marker is on South Duke Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| N. C. Society of Engineers | Marker is at the intersection of North Roxboro Street (Business U.S. 70) and East Main Street, on the left when traveling north on North Roxboro Street. |
| Duke University | Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Business U.S. 70) and Campus Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. |
| James E. Shepard | Marker is at the intersection of University Drive and Hope Valley Road (North Carolina Highway 751), on the right when traveling east on University Drive. |
| North Carolina Central University | Marker is at the intersection of South Alston Avenue and East Lawson Street, on the left when traveling north on South Alston Avenue. |
| Bennett Place | Marker is at the intersection of Bennett Memorial Road and Neal Road, on the right when traveling south on Bennett Memorial Road. |
| Duke Homestead | Marker is at the intersection of North Duke Street (U.S. 501) and Carver Street, on the right when traveling north on North Duke Street. |
| Clyde R. Hoey Building | 1929. Marker is on Brant Street east of Fayetteville Street, in the median. |
| Five Points Loan Company | ca. 1920. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and East Chapel Hill Street on West Main Street. |
| St. Philip's Episcopal Church | 1907. Marker is on East Main Street east of North Queen Street, on the right when traveling west. |