Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area, NC
Living in the Durham Metro Area
Bikeability
48
Walkability
46
Commute
56
Public Transit
48
Affordability
61
Public Safety
97
Airports
48
Hospitals
60
Colleges
51
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
627k
Population
+138k (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
45%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black26%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate20%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$62k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector64%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$226k
Median Home Value
+$42k (2010–19)
29%
Built 2000 or Later
$863
Median Monthly Rent
+$205 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Durham Metro Area
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in the Durham Metro Area
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 41 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Durham Metro Area
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding49
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area, NC
Triangle Day School
2 miles, SE
Liberty Christian School
4 miles, E
Duke School
4 miles, S
Montessori Farm School
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area, NC
Duke University
5 miles, SE
North Carolina Central University
8 miles, SE
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
11 miles, S
Apex School of Theology
13 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area, NC
Duke University Hospital
5 miles, SE
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
5 miles, E
Duke Regional Hospital
5 miles, E
University of North Carolina Hospital
11 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
17 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
53 miles, W
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
74 miles, S
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
88 miles, N