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Area data

Durham, NC — ZIP 27703

Population: 63,458 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$386,352
1-year appreciation
-4.1%
3-year appreciation
-3.7%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+94.4%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$420,655
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$447,990
Median list price
$450,000
Median days on market
33 days
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
263
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
99

Rents

Typical rent
$1,868/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
1BR fair-market rent
$1,540/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,160/mo

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%

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Charter schools
4

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
163
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (59 mi)
Nearest airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+24 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,005
Median annual property tax
$2,825
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

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

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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