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Durham, NC — ZIP 27705

Population: 49,923 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 27705 (Durham, NC) is $473,801 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $640,950 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,656/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$473,801

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$473,801
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+23.3%
10-year appreciation
+90.3%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$483,452
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$640,950
Median list price
$620,000
Median price per sqft
$276
1-year sale-price change
+22.7%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
110
For-sale inventory
130
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
74
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
43

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,656/mo
1-year rent change
-0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/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)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Community School of Digital and Visual A, Durham Public Schools
Schools include
Community School of Digital & Visual Art, Hillandale Elementary, Forest View Elementary, E K Powe Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ward Transformer (14 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.3 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
163
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
181

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
579
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
66,231
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
43,689

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
18
Nearest airport
Miles Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+24 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
23.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,922
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
211,596
Average weekly wage
$1,797
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,777

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

How it compares

ZIP 27705State medianUS median
Median home value$473,801$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$640,950$330,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,656/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,922$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 median home value in ZIP 27705?
$473,801.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27705?
$640,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27705?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27705?
Typical rent: $1,656/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 27705?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail.
Is ZIP 27705 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 27705?
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 ZIP 27705?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27705?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27705?
4 schools (4 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 27705 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 27705?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27705?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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