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NC area data

Durham, NC

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Durham.

Population: 257,102 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Durham, NC is $406,983 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $417,990 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,791/month. 60 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 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$406,983

Median home value

-2.4%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$406,983
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.7%
10-year appreciation
+100.6%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$423,685
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
$417,990
Median list price
$470,492
Median price per sqft
$237
1-year sale-price change
-5.9%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
94
For-sale inventory
967
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
100
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
288

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,791/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$998/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,203/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,382/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,777/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,060/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)
92.8 (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
60
Elementary schools
33
Middle schools
9
High schools
13
Charter schools
11
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 Child, Global Scholars Academy, KIPP Durham College Preparatory, Burton 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 (varies by location)
includes 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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Ward Transformer (4.4 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)

Average annual temperature
70.5°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.4 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
164
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

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

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
7
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
147
Nearest airport
Lake Ridge Aero Park Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
103
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.9 / 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 · 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
1,988
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
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

DurhamState medianUS median
Median home value$406,983$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$417,990$330,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,791/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Durham, NC?
$406,983.
What is the median sale price in Durham, NC?
$417,990.
How long do homes take to sell in Durham, NC?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Durham, NC?
Typical rent: $1,791/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Durham, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail.
Is Durham, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
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 (33 elementary, 9 middle, 13 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Durham, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Durham, NC?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Durham, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Durham

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