Best Places to Live in Durham, California

Small town/College town - Northern California, northeastern portion of the Central Valley at the foot of the Sierra range.. May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Durham, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

State: California
County: Butte County
Metro Area: Chico Metro Area
City: Durham

Zip Codes: 95938
Cost of Living: 37.6% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 230 ft above sea level

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Durham, CA Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Median Home Value	Homes less than 10 yrs old
Most Expensive Homes	All Single Family Homes

Pros
Some college-town amenities
Mild winters
Nearby mountains

Cons
Isolation
High unemployment
Low ethnic diversity

What Bert Has To Say About Chico Metro Area

Chico is home to a major campus of the California State University and a variety of agricultural activities. Nearby mountains, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Lake Almanor offer outdoor recreation. “Chico State” as the school is known locally brings a few college amenities to the area but it falls short of description as a classic college town. While summers can be unbearably hot and dry, winters are pleasant and many outdoor activities can be pursued throughout the year.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Durham is 7.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Durham jobs have increased by 2.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Durham's cost of living is 37.6% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Durham's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Durham, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Butte county flipped narrowly Democratic, 49.5% to 47.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Durham's population is 5,511 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 3.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 25.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Durham is Real Estate: $564,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 17.1%.

SCHOOLS

Durham public schools spend $9,041 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 20.8 students per teacher in Durham. More Education

Best Places to Live in Durham Rankings

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Housing Market in Durham

It's a good time to buy in Durham. Home Appreciation is up 11.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Durham is $564,300.

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Analysis of life in Durham - 12/6/2015
Under "cons" in your analysis of Durham Ca,you list lack of diversity. As a long time resident, I can tell you most of us list that in the... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN DURHAM, CALIFORNIA

95938

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