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.

Pros
Some college-town amenities
Mild winters
Nearby mountains

Cons
Isolation
High unemployment
Low ethnic diversity

$549,000

156 Estates Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1992 SqFt

$1,195,000

1797 Pasatiempo Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 3920 SqFt

$679,000

87 Fairway Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2413 SqFt

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.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: California
County: Butte County
Metro Area: Chico Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Durham
Zip Codes: 95938
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 230 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Durham is 5.4% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). 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

Butte county voted Republican in four of the last five Presidential elections, voting Democratic in 2008. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Durham's population is 5,819 people. Since 2010, 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 $494,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 17.1%. Check out the homes in the area

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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#281	2005 Best Places to Live

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Housing Market in Durham

It's a good time to buy in Durham. Home Appreciation is up 17.1% in the last 12 months. Browse Durham Real Estate

The median home price in Durham is $494,000. Browse Homes in this Range.

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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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$549,000
156 Estates Dr
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United States / California / Chico Metro Area / Butte County / Durham / Zip Codes