Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Durham
Durham, OR Area Guide
This Washington County city has it all
Suburban
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Park-Like
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Outdoors
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Convenient
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Situated along Interstate 5 exactly 10 miles south of Portland, Durham attracts families and renters of all types thanks to its laidback suburban atmosphere, nearby outdoor destinations, and easily commutable location. The natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest surrounds Durham. You’ll find locals appreciating the surroundings and Durham City Park and Tualatin Community Park, both on the city’s west side. There are modern townhomes for rent, as well as more traditional homes and apartments in the style of Portland. Speaking of the larger city to the north, if you commute for or just want to experience the character of Portland, you can be there in less than 10 minutes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,192
Average: $122,565
Education
527
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
764
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Durham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Durham, OR is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lesser Park
- Luscher Farm
- West Portland Park Natural Area
- Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
- Maricara Natural Area
Airports
- Portland International
Top Apartments in Durham
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.