Living in Durham County, North Carolina

Durham County is a county in North Carolina with a population of around 300,952, part of the Durham, NC MSA metro area. The main communities are Durham.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,756/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $398K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 53°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Durham County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 35 and a highly educated workforce (48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.