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Best Places to Live in Durham County, North Carolina

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Population:272,389
Pop. Change:22%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area:Durham
County:Durham County
City:Durham, Gorman, ... 2 more
Zip Code:27707, 27717, ... 17 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Durham County

As of 2011, Durham County's population is 272,389 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 21.91 percent.

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The median home cost in Durham County is $181,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.80 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Durham County's cost of living is 0.20% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Durham County 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 County.

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The unemployment rate in Durham County is 7.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Durham County jobs have Decreased by 0.90 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • 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
 • Median Priced Homes




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