Downtown, Durham, NC
Living in Downtown
Bikeability
80
Walkability
80
Commute
69
Public Transit
72
Affordability
100
Public Safety
98
Airports
46
Hospitals
69
Colleges
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.1k
Population
+1.6k (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
35%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black46%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household35%
Householder living alone52%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$42k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
74%
Above Poverty
+11% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab2%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$192k
Median Home Value
+$53k (2010–19)
28%
Built 2000 or Later
$815
Median Monthly Rent
+$278 (2010–19)
16%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached22%
Multiple units6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later18%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
LP gas1%
Utility gas20%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
North Carolina20
Durham Metro Area4
Durham County2
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
North Carolina30
Durham Metro Area8
Durham County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (77%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump15%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Durham, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Durham, NC
Durham Nativity School
1 miles, NE
Our Playhouse Preschool & Kindergart
1 miles, SW
Faith Assembly Christian Academy
2 miles, S
Quality Education Institute of Durham
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Durham, NC
North Carolina Central University
2 miles, SE
Duke University
2 miles, W
Apex School of Theology
6 miles, SE
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
10 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Durham, NC
Duke University Hospital
2 miles, NW
Duke Regional Hospital
3 miles, N
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
3 miles, N
University of North Carolina Hospital
10 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Durham, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
11 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
58 miles, W
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
69 miles, S
Pitt-Greenville Airport
89 miles, E