Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area, NC
Living in the Durham Metro Area
Bikeability48
Walkability46
Commute56
Public Transit48
Affordability61
Public Safety97
Airports48
Hospitals60
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
627kPopulation+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
$62kMedian 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
$226kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$863Median 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