Apartments for rent in Durham, OR

Durham, Oregon is a small town with just under 2,000 residents. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults are less well-represented. With an average age of just over 35, the town's population is notably younger than most cities in Oregon. Residents are fairly evenly split between renting (52%) and owning (48%) their home despite an average rent of $1,164/month, which exceeds the state average by $86/month.

There are three primary industries in Durham: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries make up 19% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 13% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Durham workers take home an average annual income of around $89,000, around $18,000 more than the average Oregon resident. Durham's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Durham has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 9% possess a Master's or a Doctorate. Additionally, 19% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

Durham has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Driving is the prevailing way to get to work, selected by 34% of workers, while public transportation isn't used extensively. A small percentage of commuters (3%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.