Durham County

NC · Pop. 115,377 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Durham County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 115,377.

$/Acre: $10,966
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 210 days
Broadband: 32%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 224/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax1.13%
Combined Sales Tax5.88%
Cost of Living Index102.9
Median Household Income$35,728
Poverty Rate23.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,966
Median Home Price$581K
Acres for Sale3520
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season210 days
Annual Rainfall49.6 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation1,897 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)230 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K485
Property Crime /100K301
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City47 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%
Ag EconomyWeak