In Durham, North Carolina, the median home price is $401,000, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $82,316; the population is 332,353; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 511.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Durham at a glance
Population
332,353
Median Household Income
$82,316
Typical Home Value
$401,000
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
511.8
Avg Commute Time
22.6
About Durham
Durham has a population of 332,353. The median home value is $401,000, 17% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $82,316 (14% above the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Triangle, Durham, and Oak Grove.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Durham
6 towns, by population.
County rankings in North Carolina
Every county in North Carolina, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- Safest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime)
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- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Durham at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Durham?
- Durham has a population of 332,353 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Durham?
- The median home value in Durham is $401,000. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Durham?
- Median household income in Durham is $82,316 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Durham in?
- Durham is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Durham?
- Durham contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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