Durham SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Durham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Durham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Durham is 158 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Durham is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Durham is $597,379.
The median income in Durham is $95,417.
Durham's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Durham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Durham | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 246 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 125 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Durham, CA Weather
The average high in Durham is 72.6° and the average low is 48.1°.
There are 51.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.3 inches of precipitation each year with 7.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Durham |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 51.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Durham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Durham
The current population in Durham is 5,340. The population has decreased 5.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,340 | -12.6% |
| 2023 | 6,111 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 6,337 | 5.8% |
| 2021 | 5,989 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 6,255 | 4.5% |
| 2019 | 5,987 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 5,863 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 5,819 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 5,660 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 5,637 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 5,743 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 5,617 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 5,745 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 5,829 | 3.5% |
| 2010 | 5,632 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Durham
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Durham is:
89.3% White with 4,767 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.8% Hawaiian with 45 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 169 Two Or More residents.
6.4% Hispanic with 344 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Durham | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Durham
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Durham is 48.1% female with 2,566 female residents.
Durham is 51.9% male with 2,773 male residents.
| Gender | Durham | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Durham for adults over 25
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-1.0% of adults in Durham completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Durham completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Durham completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Durham completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Durham completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Durham completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Durham completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Durham completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Durham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Durham | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Durham, California
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1.7% of households in Durham earn Less than $10,000.
8.3% of households in Durham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Durham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.9% of households in Durham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.3% of households in Durham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Durham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.6% of households in Durham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.8% of households in Durham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.5% of households in Durham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.5% of households in Durham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Durham | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.6% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.5% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
