City Intelligence
Durham, NC
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Durham. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
57,157
Median Home
$336K
Median Income
$90K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 57,157, Durham is a mid-sized NC city. Median household income is $90K with homes valued around $336K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
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Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Durham, NC. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$336K
Vacancy Rate
4.0%
Owner-Occupied
60%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Durham, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
27713
Area StatsPop: 57,157
Home Value: $336K
Durham Area Map
Get oriented — see where Durham sits and explore neighborhoods before you narrow in.
Schools Near Durham
Schools in and around Durham, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (6)
Burton Elementary
Fayetteville Street Elementary
Lakewood Elementary
Parkwood Elementary
Pearsontown Elementary
R N Harris Elementary
Middle Schools (11)
Community School of Digital & Visual Art
James E Shepard Middle
Kestrel Heights School
Lowe's Grove Middle
Maureen Joy Charter School
NC Virtual Academy
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Research Triangle Charter
Rogers-Herr Middle
Sherwood Githens Middle
The Institute Development Young Leaders
High Schools (3)
C E Jordan High
Hillside High
Research Triangle High School
Private Schools (16)
CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
DURHAM ACADEMY
DURHAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL DIV
FAITH ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
FIVE OAKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY
HILL LEARNING CENTER
INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL
LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM
MOUNT ZION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
MY DYNAMIC ACADEMY
QUALITY EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF DURHAM
SOUTHPOINT ACADEMY
THE STUDIO SCHOOL OF DURHAM
TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM & CHAPEL HILL
Livability Grades
How Durham stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Durham and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.