Durham, NC
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Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Durham, North Carolina Summary

Life in Durham research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Durham over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Durham:

  • The population in Durham is 284,094.

  • The median home value in Durham is $395,610.

  • The median income in Durham is $74,710.

  • The cost of living in Durham is 98 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Durham is $1,296.

  • The unemployment rate in Durham is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Durham is 12.6%.

  • The average high in Durham is 70.7° and the average low is 47.7°.

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Durham SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
10
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
8
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Durham, NC Crime Report

Crime in Durham summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Durham. Key points include:

  • There were 11,466 total crimes in Durham in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Durham is 4,003.8 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Durham is 687.2 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Durham is 3,316.6 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Durham is 72.27% above the national average.

11,466
Total Crimes
72.27%
Above National Average

Crime In Durham Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Durham
/ 100k People
North Carolina
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 11,466 4,003.8 2,645.8 2,324.2
Violent Crime 1,968 687.2 419.3 369.8
Murder 42 14.7 8.0 6.3
Robbery 587 205.0 69.2 66.1
Aggravated Assault 1,193 416.6 314.5 268.2
Property Crime 9,498 3,316.6 2,226.5 1,954.4
Burglary 1,462 510.5 471.2 269.8
Larceny 7,166 2,502.3 1,561.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 870 303.8 193.6 282.7

Durham, NC Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Durham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Durham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Durham is 98 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Durham is 1.0x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Durham is $395,610.

  • The median income in Durham is $74,710.

98
Durham's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Durham Comparison Table

Living Expense Durham North Carolina National Average
Overall 98 95 100
Services 99 97 100
Groceries 98 98 100
Health 118 108 100
Housing 97 91 100
Transportation 95 92 100
Utilities 86 95 100

Durham, NC Weather

  • The average high in Durham is 70.7° and the average low is 47.7°.

  • There are 74.3 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 45.5 inches of precipitation each year with 3.5 inches of snow.

StatDurham
Average Annual High70.7
Average Annual Low47.7
Annual Precipitation Days74.3
Average Annual Precipitation45.5
Average Annual Snowfall3.5
70.7°
Average High
74.3°
Days of Rain

Durham, NC Photos

Durham Montage
Source: Public Domain
Carolina Theatre At Night
Source: Wikipedia User Caroline Culler (User:Wgr | CC BY-SA 3.0
Durham Downtown North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building
Source: Wikipedia User Atlpedia | CC BY-SA 3.0
Black Wall Street Durham
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Downtown Durham
Source: Wikipedia User James Willamor | CC BY-SA 3.0
Durham Bar
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Eno West Point
Source: Wikipedia
Durham Nc Downtown Skyline
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Durhams University Tower
Source: Wikipedia User Atlpedia | CC BY-SA 3.0

4 Reviews & Comments About Durham

Overall User Rating
3.5
/5
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ms gay -

I live n Durham. Most of it is fishy. And I'm from,ny !,!,!, but oh boy downtown about to start booming. But the high schools. No way


HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-12 00:28:02.604805

Durham has been a great place to live for the past 5 years.

There are two clear sections to it from my perspective, downtown and mid-burbs.

Downtown you can walk to everything and they are building it up like crazy.

The mid-burbs are still part of Durham, feel like the suburbs, not walking friendly, but safer and more kid friendly.

You can always park wherever you drive, so it's more of a lifestyle choice than anything else.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-19 03:16:29.888718

Durham is a small city with big city dreams. Fantastic restaurants and museums, lots of local flavor and passion, and a beautiful landscape.

Check out the museums, all of the musical venues, and the great outdoor amenities like the Eno River and the Tobacco Trail.


HomeSnacks User -

My son lives in Durham and his home has been broken into 3 times, he has had bullets come thru his window and the police tell him he's in the better part of that area. The bullets came from several blocks over where they have constant gun violence, he's west of Briar Creek area. I lived in Durham where you can't even leave a plant on the porch without it being stolen.

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Durham Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Durham

The current population in Durham is 284,094. The population has increased 28.9% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 284,094 7.5%
2021 264,310 2.8%
2020 257,232 2.2%
2019 251,761 2.3%
2018 246,084 2.5%
2017 240,107 2.2%
2016 234,922 2.2%
2015 229,963 2.2%
2014 224,930 2.1%
2013 220,324 -

Race / Ethnicity in Durham

White
40.7% (115,623)
African American
35.8% (101,750)
American Indian
0.2% (633)
Asian
5.7% (16,173)
Hawaiian
0.0% (139)
Other
0.4% (1,017)
Two Or More
3.9% (10,973)
Hispanic
13.3% (37,786)

Durham is:

  • 40.7% White with 115,623 White residents.

  • 35.8% African American with 101,750 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 633 American Indian residents.

  • 5.7% Asian with 16,173 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 139 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 1,017 Other residents.

  • 3.9% Two Or More with 10,973 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.3% Hispanic with 37,786 Hispanic residents.

Race Durham NC USA
White 40.7% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 35.8% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 5.7% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.9% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 13.3% 10.0% 18.7%

Gender in Durham

Female
52.7% (149,602)
Male
47.3% (134,491)
  • Durham is 52.7% female with 149,602 female residents.

  • Durham is 47.3% male with 134,491 male residents.

Gender Durham NC USA
Female 52.7% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 47.3% 49.0% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Durham for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Durham completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Durham completed 9-12th grade.

  • 16.0% of adults in Durham completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Durham completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Durham completed associate's degree.

  • 28.0% of adults in Durham completed bachelor's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Durham completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Durham completed professional degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Durham completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6.0% (17,045)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (11,363)
High School / GED
16.0% (45,455)
Some College
14.0% (39,773)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (19,886)
Bachelor's Degree
28.0% (79,546)
Master's Degree
16.0% (45,455)
Professional Degree
4.0% (11,363)
Doctorate Degree
5.0% (14,204)
Education Durham NC USA
< 9th Grade 6.0% 5.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 16.0% 25.0% 26.0%
Some College 14.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% 21.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 16.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 4.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 5.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Durham, North Carolina

  • 4.7% of households in Durham earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Durham earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Durham earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Durham earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Durham earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Durham earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Durham earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Durham earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Durham earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Durham earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (1,335,916)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (781,821)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.6% (1,865,940)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.6% (2,162,810)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (3,212,004)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (4,885,852)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.3% (3,777,426)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.4% (4,947,444)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.4% (2,390,301)
$200,000 or more
10.7% (3,049,881)
Income Durham NC USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.6% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.6% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.4% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.4% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.7% 8.5% 11.4%

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