Living in East Durham, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Durham · Census data 2020–2024
East Durham has 495 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $82,813 (4% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $193,100.
East Durham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Durham at a glance
- Population
- 495
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $82,813State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $193,100State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is East Durham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Durham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Durham the median home value is $193,100, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,636 a month in housing costs.
East Durham median household income
The median household income in East Durham is $82,813 and the income per person is $26,798. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Durham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 337
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 50.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.96
50.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Durham has many vacation and second homes.
East Durham demographics
- Population
- 495
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 4.8%
- Households
- 167
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Durham ›
Education in East Durham
18.2% of adults 25 and older in East Durham have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Durham
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 58.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
East Durham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Durham | 495 | $82,813 | $193,100 | — |
| Cairo | 1,660 | $81,885 | $237,700 | $1,568 |
| Round Top | 831 | $103,542 | $345,100 | — |
| Preston-Potter Hollow | 400 | $122,956 | $224,700 | — |
| Haines Falls | 513 | $118,438 | $255,100 | — |
| Tannersville | 759 | $78,750 | $283,900 | $1,317 |
| Hunter | 156 | $40,083 | $460,000 | — |
| Leeds | 242 | $62,250 | $207,400 | — |
| Jefferson Heights | 1,192 | $68,775 | $277,800 | $1,451 |
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What is the median household income in East Durham, NY?
The median household income in East Durham is $82,813, 4% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Durham?
The median home value in East Durham is $193,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is East Durham, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in East Durham?
The median age in East Durham is 40.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Durham?
The average commute to work in East Durham is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Durham?
The unemployment rate in East Durham is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Durham?
18.2% of adults in East 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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