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Compare Durham to Raleigh
This post compares Durham, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Durham (city) | Raleigh (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 257,232 | 449,477 |
| Income (median) | $45,426 | $46,313 |
| Home Value (median) | $195,000 | $225,000 |
| White | 47% | 59% |
| Black | 39% | 28% |
| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| With Kids | 29% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 33 | 33 |
| Rentals | 51% | 48% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Durham or Raleigh?
A: Durham has a smaller population count than Raleigh: 257232 compared with 449477 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Durham or in Raleigh?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Durham.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Durham or Raleigh?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Durham.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Durham does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 51% for Durham versus 48% for Raleigh.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Durham may include: Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Fayetteville.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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