Durham, CT
Living in Durham
Bikeability5
Walkability1
Commute35
Public Transit12
Affordability17
Public Safety98
Airports35
Hospitals43
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation+124 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate29%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$108kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K23%
$125K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office25%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$276kMedian Home Value-$49k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$943 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K26%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene72%
LP gas7%
Utility gas2%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Durham
United States45
Connecticut25
Hartford Metro Area25
Middlesex County6
Property Crime in Durham
United States48
Connecticut28
Hartford Metro Area40
Middlesex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Durham
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Durham, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Durham, CT
The Independent Day School
2 miles, N
Mercy High School
4 miles, N
Carver Academy
4 miles, W
Xavier High School
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Durham, CT
Wesleyan University
6 miles, N
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
9 miles, N
Quinnipiac University
12 miles, W
Charter Oak State College
15 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Durham, CT
Middlesex Hospital
6 miles, N
Connecticut Valley Hosp
6 miles, NE
Masonicare Health Center Hospital
8 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Durham, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
18 miles, SW
Bradley International Airport
32 miles, N
Long Island MacArthur Airport
52 miles, SW
Westchester County Airport
60 miles, SW