Living in Durham, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Durham · Census data 2020–2024
Durham has 5,340 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $95,417 (4% lower than the California median), the median home value is $700,100, the median rent is $1,105/month.
Durham at a glance
- Population
- 5,340
- Median age
- 50.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $95,417State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $700,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,105/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Durham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the California median; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Durham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Durham the median home value is $700,100, 110% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,105 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,607 a month in housing costs.
Durham median household income
The median household income in Durham is $95,417 and the income per person is $50,130. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Durham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,189
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.50
Durham demographics
- Population
- 5,340
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 2,120
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Durham ›
Education in Durham
40.4% of adults 25 and older in Durham have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Durham
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 65.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Durham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 5,340 | $95,417 | $700,100 | $1,105 |
| Butte Valley | 1,087 | $97,934 | $462,100 | — |
| Butte Creek Canyon | 713 | $105,819 | $695,300 | — |
| Chico | 102,188 | $66,977 | $468,100 | $1,488 |
| Richvale | 145 | $53,984 | — | — |
| Paradise | 7,392 | $67,687 | $416,000 | $1,241 |
| Nord | 190 | $69,199 | $369,400 | — |
| Thermalito | 6,720 | $54,865 | $254,900 | $1,178 |
| Hamilton City | 2,267 | $65,833 | $302,800 | $903 |
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What is the median household income in Durham, CA?
The median household income in Durham is $95,417, 4% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Durham?
The median home value in Durham is $700,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Durham?
The median gross rent in Durham is $1,105 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Durham, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the California median; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Durham?
The median age in Durham is 50.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Durham?
The average commute to work in Durham is 18 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Durham?
The unemployment rate in Durham is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Durham?
40.4% of adults in Durham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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