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Best Places to Live in Durham Metro Area, North Carolina

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Population:505,258
Pop. Change:18%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area:Durham Metro Area
County:Durham, Orange, ... 4 more
City:Durham, Chapel Hill, ... 10 more
Zip Code:27707, 27717, ... 43 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Durham, North Carolina Metro Area

As of 2011, Durham Metro Area's population is 505,258 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 18.39 percent.

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The median home cost in Durham Metro Area is $174,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.66 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Durham Metro Area's cost of living is 1.60% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Durham Metro Area public schools spend $5,031 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.8 students per teacher in Durham Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Durham Metro Area is 7.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Durham Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.91 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 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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