Durham, NC

Living in Durham

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 43
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 49
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Affordability 65
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 52
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Schools 19
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Residents

270k Population +49k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
50% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black38%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate16%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree24%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$224k Median Home Value +$48k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$896 Median Monthly Rent +$236 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas39%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Durham

United States45
North Carolina20
Durham Metro Area4
Durham County2

Property Crime in Durham

United States48
North Carolina30
Durham Metro Area8
Durham County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (72%)(25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump17%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 1
Feb 43 3 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 3 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 42 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Durham

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Durham, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Durham, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Durham, NC

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Durham, NC

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Airports

Airports near Durham, NC

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