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Durham County
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Durham County, North Carolina, is a dynamic city blending rich history, academic prestige thanks to Duke University, and a thriving culinary and arts scene. Its revitalized downtown, green spaces, and diverse communities make it an attractive destination for both visitors and new residents.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
324,833
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.04°, -78.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
74
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,280
Local Cost
$2,010
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
15.3°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
4.8°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-18.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1186 mm
Internet Speed
473 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RDU
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 94/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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