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NC area data

Durham, NC

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Durham.

Population: 257,102 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Durham, NC is $400,218 — down 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $441,167 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,775/month. 60 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$400,218

Typical home value

-2.5%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$400,218
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.1%
5-year appreciation
+18.4%
10-year appreciation
+98.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$418,260
House Price Index (state)
445.3 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$441,167
Median list price
$405,083
Median price per sqft
$248
1-year sale-price change
-5.3%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
940
For-sale inventory
967
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
1,181
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
262

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,775/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,498/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,745/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,161/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,486/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
60
Elementary schools
34
Middle schools
8
High schools
14
Charter schools
11
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Durham Charter School, Central Park School For Children, Global Scholars Academy
Schools include
Durham Charter School, Central Park School For Children, Global Scholars Academy, KIPP Durham College Preparatory, Burton Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
391
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Ward Transformer (4.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
72.4°F
Average low
54.4°F
Annual precipitation
49.7 in
Annual snowfall
0.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
262
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-66,525
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
48,732
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,635

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Lake Ridge Aero Park Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
15
Hospitals include
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL, DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
22
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+24 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
26.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,219
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
82.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
212,743
Average weekly wage
$2,036
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,772

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DurhamState medianUS median
Typical home value$400,218$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$441,167$330,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,775/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,219$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Durham, NC?
$400,218.
What is the median sale price in Durham, NC?
$441,167.
How long do homes take to sell in Durham, NC?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Durham, NC?
Typical rent: $1,775/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Durham, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado, hail.
Is Durham, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 391 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Durham, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Durham, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Durham, NC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ward Transformer, 4.4 mi.
How many schools serve Durham, NC?
60 schools (34 elementary, 8 middle, 14 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Durham, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Durham, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Durham, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Durham

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