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