Durham, NC
Living in Durham
Bikeability47
Walkability43
Commute68
Public Transit49
Affordability65
Public Safety99
Airports46
Hospitals69
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
270kPopulation+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
$59kMedian 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
$224kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$896Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Durham, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Durham, NC
Our Playhouse Preschool & Kindergart
1 miles, W
Faith Assembly Christian Academy
1 miles, S
Quality Education Institute of Durham
1 miles, S
Mount Zion Christian Academy
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Durham, NC
North Carolina Central University
1 miles, SE
Duke University
2 miles, NW
Apex School of Theology
5 miles, SE
Strayer University-North Carolina
9 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Durham, NC
Duke University Hospital
3 miles, NW
Duke Regional Hospital
4 miles, N
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
4 miles, N
University of North Carolina Hospital
10 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Durham, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
10 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
59 miles, W
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
68 miles, S
Pitt-Greenville Airport
88 miles, E