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Durham, NC

Set in North Carolina’s Piedmont region, Durham is best known as part of the North Carolina Research Triangle. A national leader in medical research and health care, especially at Research Triangle Park, Durham also houses academic powerhouse Duke University, landing it a spot on Livability's Top 10 College Towns. Durham is also home to art museums, a strong music culture, historic districts, and abundant parks and waterways. The redevelopment of mills, warehouses and factories is part of an urban redevelopment facilitating an influx of both businesses and residents.

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Affordable Places To Live In Durham

Median Household Income

^$58,437

Median Home Value

^$220,199

Housing Affordability Index

127

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

16.50^%

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Education & Career Opportunities In Durham

Unemployment Rate

3.40^%

Total Businesses

10270

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

50.80^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

69.20^%

Food Scene in Durham

43.70^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

24.50

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

51.40^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$1,156.00

Love Where You Live In Durham

Volunteerism Rate

17.10^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

52.20^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

6.10^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

74.30

Health in Durham

86.10^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

15.60^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.29

26.60^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Durham

Average Mortgage Amount

^$832.26

Median Rent

^$808

48.60^%

Of Homes Owned

51.40^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Durham

9.10^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

12.20^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

13.10^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

17.20^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year