Living in Durham, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Durham · Census data 2020–2024
Durham has 1,983 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $81,250 (about the same as the Oregon median), the median home value is $759,600, the median rent is $1,565/month.
Durham at a glance
- Population
- 1,983
- Median age
- 42.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $759,600State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,565/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Durham a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 59% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Durham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Durham the median home value is $759,600, 128% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,565 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,536 a month in housing costs.
Durham median household income
The median household income in Durham is $81,250 and the income per person is $51,345. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Durham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 946
- Owner-occupied
- 32.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 67.6%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.21
Durham demographics
- Population
- 1,983
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 897
- Foreign-born
- 16.4%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Durham ›
Education in Durham
42.7% of adults 25 and older in Durham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Durham
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 27.6%
- Drive alone
- 58.7%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Durham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 1,983 | $81,250 | $759,600 | $1,565 |
| Rivergrove | 657 | $212,898 | $902,300 | $3,501 |
| Tualatin | 27,763 | $104,043 | $628,200 | $1,806 |
| Tigard | 56,011 | $108,823 | $610,500 | $1,782 |
| King City | 5,073 | $63,684 | $423,700 | $1,781 |
| Lake Oswego | 40,381 | $141,549 | $932,200 | $2,139 |
| Metzger | 3,714 | $91,102 | $543,400 | $1,629 |
| Bull Mountain | 9,865 | $165,426 | $696,600 | $1,931 |
| Stafford | 1,600 | $163,155 | $1,020,100 | — |
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Durham ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Durham: FAQ
What is the median household income in Durham, OR?
The median household income in Durham is $81,250, about the same as the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $759,600, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Durham?
The median gross rent in Durham is $1,565 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Durham, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 59% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Durham?
The median age in Durham is 42.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Durham?
The average commute to work in Durham is 18 minutes; 27.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Durham?
The unemployment rate in Durham is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Durham?
42.7% 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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