As of 2012, Durham County's population is 267,587 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 19.83 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Durham County is $139,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.66 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Durham County's cost of living is 0.70% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Durham County public schools spend $4,800 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.2 students per teacher in Durham County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Durham County is 7.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Durham County jobs have Increased by 0.49 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------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 |