Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 329,405 ↑ 1.4% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $79,501 7% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $351,700 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| Median Age | 35.8 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 7.1% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 143 transactions |
| Active Listings | 167 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 141 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Jun 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $76,570 |
| Recent Sales | 57 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 123 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 8.64 acres |
| Active Listings | 63 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4.62 | $295,000 | $63,853 | 4520 Denfield St | Durham |
| Mar 2026 | 3.15 | $205,000 | $65,079 | 910 Junction Rd | Durham |
| Mar 2026 | 1.11 | $75,000 | $67,568 | 0 Seford Dr #86 | Durham |
| Mar 2026 | 17.63 | $722,500 | $40,981 | 2537 Baptist Rd Lot 2 | Durham |
| Mar 2026 | 1.14 | $299,000 | $262,281 | 1324 Maplewood Dr Lot 13-15 | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 1.73 | $50,000 | $28,902 | 5707 Altrada Dr Lot 5-10 | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 66.63 | $590,000 | $8,855 | 10620 N Roxboro Rd | Bahama |
| Feb 2026 | 3.97 | $216,000 | $54,408 | 3117 Cheek Rd Lot 13 | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 1.05 | $187,500 | $179,257 | 6104 Treyburn Point Dr | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 1.05 | $187,500 | $178,571 | 6104 Treyburn Point Dr #29 | Durham |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 15.81 | $45,450,000 | $2,874,765 | 710 Slater Rd | Morrisville |
| Jan 2026 | 1.15 | $90,000 | $78,261 | 5703 Altrada Dr | Durham |
| Jan 2026 | 1.80 | $300,000 | $166,667 | 4516 Carpenter Pond Rd | Durham |
| Jan 2026 | 1.01 | $91,935 | $91,025 | 250 Barnhill St | Durham |
| Jan 2026 | 1.32 | $187,500 | $142,046 | 236 Curlew Dr | Chapel Hill |
| Jan 2026 | 6.53 | $500,000 | $76,570 | 3503 Grimes Ave Lot 1 | Durham |
| Jan 2026 | 21.89 | $395,000 | $18,045 | 6007 Brickhouse Rd #1 | Bahama |
| Jan 2026 | 1.33 | $187,500 | $140,977 | 236 Curlew Drive Dr #11/12 | Chapel Hill |
| Jan 2026 | 3.06 | $48,300 | $15,784 | 5527 Farrington Rd | Chapel Hill |
| Jan 2026 | 4.47 | $210,000 | $46,980 | Will Suitt Rd | Creedmoor |
| Dec 2025 | 9.55 | $350,000 | $36,649 | 1001 Arvin Rd | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 4.51 | $70,000 | $15,521 | 7130 Blue Grass Rd | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 21.60 | $1,836,340 | $85,016 | 618 Virgil Rd #See | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 27.24 | $2,315,570 | $85,006 | 702 Virgil Rd #See | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 12.13 | $1,300,000 | $107,172 | 5255 Wake Forest Highway | |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $135,000 | $135,000 | 125 Rhododendron Dr Lot A | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 3.82 | $125,000 | $32,723 | 7884 S Lowell Rd Lot 2 | Bahama |
| Nov 2025 | 2.00 | $300,000 | $150,000 | 716 Virgil Rd | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 1.81 | $85,000 | $46,961 | 10418 Stallion Way #4 | Bahama |
| Nov 2025 | 13.29 | $270,000 | $20,316 | 9841 Quail Roost Rd | Bahama |
| Nov 2025 | 28.50 | $760,000 | $26,667 | 0 Russell Rd Lot 2 | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 7.13 | $130,000 | $18,233 | 280 Chambers Rd | Rougemont |
| Nov 2025 | 5.71 | $210,000 | $36,778 | 3533 Gibson Rd Lot 1807 | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $160,000 | $160,000 | 145 Rhododendron Dr Lot B | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 1.26 | $525,000 | $416,667 | 121 Crestridge Pl Lot 442 | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 1.85 | $360,000 | $194,595 | 2512 Rolling Pines Ave #161-168 | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 2.28 | $892,500 | $391,451 | 2622 S Miami Blvd | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 1.04 | $350,000 | $336,538 | 4600 Chicopee Trl #17 | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 17.74 | $345,000 | $19,448 | 616 Bowen Rd #4 | Rougemont |
| Sep 2025 | 1.50 | $570,000 | $380,000 | 112 Crestridge Pl #448 | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 1.50 | $520,000 | $346,667 | 527 Andover Rd | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 1.88 | $841,500 | $447,606 | 10 Lakeside Ln | Durham |
| Aug 2025 | 18.63 | $305,000 | $16,371 | 2421 Stagville Rd | Durham |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $97,500 | $97,500 | 2137 Charles St #42-44 | Durham |
| Jul 2025 | 1.99 | $16,500 | $8,291 | 13373 N Roxboro Rd | Rougemont |
| Jul 2025 | 6.71 | $525,000 | $78,241 | 8017 Farrington Mill Road | Chapel Hill |
| Jul 2025 | 1.99 | $16,500 | $8,291 | 13373 N Roxboro Rd #2 | Rougemont |
| Jul 2025 | 2.83 | $890,000 | $314,488 | 1312 Rosedale Ave #1 | Durham |
| Jul 2025 | 7.24 | $184,250 | $25,449 | 622 Bowen Rd #2 | Rougemont |
| Jul 2025 | 7.64 | $150,750 | $19,732 | 618 Bowen Rd #3 | Rougemont |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $150,000 | $150,000 | 3421 S Alston Ave #5 & 6 | Durham |
| Jul 2025 | 55.34 | $3,043,920 | $55,004 | 1902 Virgil Rd | Durham |
| Jul 2025 | 5.19 | $337,090 | $64,950 | 3616 Coley Rd | Durham |
| Jul 2025 | 50.26 | $2,804,080 | $55,791 | 3522 Coley Rd | Durham |
| Jun 2025 | 1.50 | $131,000 | $87,333 | 1012 Lemon Dr | Durham |
| Jun 2025 | 1.21 | $93,000 | $76,860 | 1416 Pennock Rd #27-29 | Durham |
| Jun 2025 | 1.05 | $20,000 | $19,048 | 1200 Cabin Creek Rd #18-19 | Durham |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $320,000 |
| Recent Sales | 86 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 101 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.34 acres |
| Active Listings | 104 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.64 | $50,000 | 530 Crievewood Dr Lot 16 | Durham |
| Mar 2026 | 0.30 | $35,000 | 0 Seford Dr #85 | Durham |
| Mar 2026 | 0.67 | $65,000 | 5388 N Roxboro Rd | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.23 | $666,000 | 1144 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.07 | $59,000 | 2002 Riddle Lot 231537 | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.23 | $730,500 | 1150 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.24 | $604,500 | 1131 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.23 | $645,500 | 1128 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.23 | $635,000 | 1130 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.24 | $551,000 | 1141 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.17 | $61,000 | 708 Old Oxford Rd Lot 54 | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.17 | $61,000 | 712 Old Oxford Rd Lot 55B | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.24 | $65,000 | 713 Old Oxford Rd Lot 11-13 | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.19 | $35,000 | 300 Price Ave | Durham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.19 | $35,000 | 300 Price Ave #31 | Durham |
| Jan 2026 | 0.92 | $98,500 | 3226-3228 Rowena Ave #126-174 | Durham |
| Jan 2026 | 0.13 | $480,000 | 509 Maumelle Way | Durham |
| Jan 2026 | 0.46 | $130,000 | 224 Curlew Dr Lot 17 | Chapel Hill |
| Jan 2026 | 0.52 | $24,000 | 209 Barclay Rd | Durham |
| Jan 2026 | 0.81 | $25,000 | 5309 Stanley Rd #15 | Durham |
| Jan 2026 | 0.92 | $125,000 | 7405 Star Dr #1A-B2A | Durham |
| Jan 2026 | 0.06 | $379,000 | 3018 Evertonian Pl | Durham |
| Jan 2026 | 0.22 | $560,000 | 2014 Kapalua Way | Durham |
| Jan 2026 | 0.09 | $980,000 | 2434 Alpine Rd | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.24 | $693,000 | 1147 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $462,500 | 502 Maumelle Way | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.08 | $70,000 | 2727 Broad St Lot 3 | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.08 | $70,000 | 2729 Broad St Lot 4 | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.23 | $695,000 | 1142 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.47 | $145,000 | 220 Curlew Dr #18 | Chapel Hill |
| Dec 2025 | 0.06 | $390,000 | 3024 Evertonian Pl | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.23 | $675,500 | 1138 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.21 | $665,500 | 1154 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.43 | $160,000 | 2208 Ridgefield Dr Lot 18 | Chapel Hill |
| Dec 2025 | 0.87 | $159,000 | 232 Curlew Dr #13 & 14 | Chapel Hill |
| Dec 2025 | 0.25 | $560,000 | 1201 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.23 | $599,500 | 1126 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.56 | $115,000 | 4300 Angier Ave Lot 1 | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.87 | $45,000 | 1308 Snow Hill Rd Lot 2 | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.87 | $10,000 | 1302 Snow Hill Rd #1 | Durham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.70 | $189,000 | 3102 Globe Rd | Morrisville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.70 | $189,000 | 3102 Globe Rd #3 | Morrisville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.13 | $439,500 | 504 Maumelle Way | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.14 | $468,000 | 503 Maumelle Way | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.25 | $690,500 | 1148 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.20 | $643,000 | 1152 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.27 | $18,000 | 3014 Lake Dr | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.27 | $18,000 | 3014 Lake Dr Lot 14 | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.56 | $39,000 | 1617 Torredge Rd #20-21 | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.23 | $664,500 | 1164 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.05 | $386,500 | 3014 Evertonian Pl | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.61 | $61,000 | 5103 Glenn Rd | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.23 | $688,000 | 1170 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.23 | $695,000 | 1162 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.22 | $695,500 | 1174 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.21 | $626,000 | 1157 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.48 | $217,500 | 5700 Barbee Rd | Durham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.48 | $217,500 | 5700 Barbee Rd Lot 2 | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.34 | $105,000 | 601 & 611 Panama Ter Lot 279-281 | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.06 | $395,000 | 3010 Evertonian Pl | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.49 | $25,000 | 3521 Esther Dr Lot 158145 | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.21 | $739,500 | 1156 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.62 | $150,000 | 1607 W State Highway 54 | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.23 | $641,000 | 1168 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.44 | $235,000 | 114 Tweed Pl | Chapel Hill |
| Oct 2025 | 0.96 | $119,000 | 4808 Farrington Rd | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.50 | $350,000 | 2401 Main St | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.14 | $100,000 | 906 Holloway St | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.26 | $642,500 | 1146 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.14 | $100,000 | 906 Holloway St #22-23 | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.26 | $250,000 | 1004 Sycamore St Lot 1 | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.21 | $573,000 | 1113 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.03 | $795,000 | 2014 Moody Ln | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.22 | $625,500 | 1200 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.57 | $320,000 | 7304 Oak Leaf Dr Lot 12 | Chapel Hill |
| Sep 2025 | 0.23 | $684,500 | 1160 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.23 | $686,500 | 1202 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.36 | $100,000 | 7 Autrey Mill Cir Lot 122 | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.50 | $130,000 | 6 Autrey Mill Cir Lot 130 | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.19 | $530,000 | 2012 Kapalua Way | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.19 | $498,000 | 1036 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.06 | $120,000 | 612 Belt St Lot 612 | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.16 | $49,000 | 16 Marchmont Ct | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.23 | $623,000 | 1166 Masters Place Way | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.83 | $36,500 | 27 Fellowship Dr #18 | Durham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.36 | $500,000 | 3025 Farthing St Lot 9 | Durham |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 329,405 |
| Population (2020) | 324,833 |
| Population Growth | 1.41% |
| Median Household Income | $79,501 |
| Median Home Value | $351,700 |
| Total Housing Units | 149,150 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10,648 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 7.1% |
| Median Age | 35.8 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 63,124 (19.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
Market Overview
Durham County, North Carolina has a population of 329,405, which has grown 1.41% since 2020. The median household income is $79,501, above the national median of $74,580 by 6.6%. The housing vacancy rate of 7.1% suggests balanced market conditions. Durham County remains a key area for land acquisition in North Carolina. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $76,570 per acre, with properties averaging 8.60 acres. There are currently 167 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Durham County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Durham County has a population of 329,405. The county has grown 1.41% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Durham County?
The median household income in Durham County is $79,501, which is 6.6% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Durham County growing or shrinking?
Durham County is growing. The population has increased 1.41% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Durham County?
The median home value in Durham County is $351,700. The housing vacancy rate is 7.1%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $76,570 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $318,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Durham County, North Carolina?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.