There are 20 independent living communities serving Durham, North Carolina. This includes 8 communities in Durham and 12 nearby. The median daily cost of independent living in North Carolina is $54, with costs ranging between $20 and $145 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $1,617, with costs ranging from around $605 to $4,342. The median yearly cost is $19,404, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Durham, NC can range from $638 per month up to $3,190 per month, with a median cost of approximately $2,200 per month. That equates to an annual cost of $26,400.
Durham is a major city in the State of North Carolina. It is located in Durham County. It is the 4th largest city in North Carolina. Though the city itself includes 256,789 residents, the surrounding metro area includes a populace of 372,814. Residents over 55 constitute approximately 20% of the population.
The SeniorScore™ for Durham is 71. The city's mean household income is $50,000 ($28,000 per capita), versus an average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina. The mean housing price in Durham is $139,500, which is significantly lower than the North Carolina average of $204,000. The city also has an average unemployment rate of about 8.52%.
Durham has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area receives large levels of rain annually. Durham has below average air quality and a higher than average crime rate compared to other American cities.