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Overview
Population:504,357
Pop. Change:18%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area:Durham Metro Area
County:Durham, Orange, ... 4 more
City:Durham, Chapel Hill, ... 15 more
Zip Code:27713, 27703, ... 33 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Durham's Real Estate Market
 • 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
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about the Durham, North Carolina Metro Area

As of 2012, Durham Metro Area's population is 504,357 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 18.26 percent.

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The median home cost in Durham Metro Area is $161,200. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.71 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Durham Metro Area's cost of living is 6.80% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Durham Metro Area public schools spend $4,980 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.8 students per teacher in Durham Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Durham Metro Area is 7.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Durham Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.65 percent.


Ranked #8 Most Competitive Public Colleges
Ranked #16 Best Green Cities
Ranked #18 Most Competitive Private Colleges
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Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Durham Metro Area'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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