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Best Places to Live in Durham, North Carolina

Ranked #8 Most Competitive Public Colleges
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Population:226,128
Pop. Change:21%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area: Durham Metro Area
County: Durham County
City:Durham
Zip Code:27707, 27717, ... 16 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Durham, North Carolina

As of 2011, Durham's population is 226,128 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 20.98 percent.

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The median home cost in Durham is $180,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.75 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Durham's cost of living is 0.10% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Durham public schools spend $4,878 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.2 students per teacher in Durham.

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The unemployment rate in Durham is 6.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Durham jobs have Decreased by 0.81 percent.

Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Durham's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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