Downtown, Durham, NC

Living in Downtown

Bikeability80
Walkability80
Commute69
Public Transit72
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports46
Hospitals69
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

8.1kPopulation+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

$42kMedian 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

$192kMedian Home Value+$53k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$815Median 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)
Jan3941
Feb4231
Mar5040
Apr5930
May6740
Jun7540
Jul7850
Aug7740
Sep7040
Oct5930
Nov5030
Dec4230

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado15
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