Durham, NC

Durham NC scores 42/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 80% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 180 (100 = avg); violent crime index 166; property crime index 194. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

At 58/100, Durham sits below average on safety with crime well above the national norm. Property crime (car break-ins, package theft) is the practical worry more than violent headlines in most relocations.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Durham. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Durham is about $1,508/month (moderate). At $1,508/month for a typical unit, you need about $54,288+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $392,800.

Median household income is $81,619, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($81,619) clears the $54,288 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Median home price runs $316,600 on this report with homes selling in about 28 days. Property taxes at 1.45% add a steady bill even when rent looks affordable.

Average temperature is about 66°F (highs near 76°F, lows near 57°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Average temperatures near 87°F with highs near 99°F and lows near 76°F push AC use for much of the summer. Budget utilities alongside the $1,296 rent line.

Durham is among the more affordable options in its region at $1,296/month with median pay at $74,710, but the 58/100 safety score is the catch. Property crime pressure runs higher than violent crime on this report, so package theft and car break-ins matter more than headline assault stats. Choose Durham when your household clears the $46,656 comfort line for rent and you will lease in a ZIP you have walked at night. Skip it if you need above-average safety without doing block-level homework. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP on GreatSchools.org before you sign.

Durham scores 42/100 on safety with $1,508/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.