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Durham Housing Facts.
Durham is booming, but is our housing supply keeping up? With thousands of new neighbors arriving, our community faces a massive inventory squeeze. Get the raw, unfiltered data on Durham’s housing market and see how we can build a more affordable future together.
Durham's Population Surge
Durham's population is growing at 7.2%—crushing North Carolina’s statewide growth rate of 5.33%. Our community is growing fast. Do we have the supply to welcome them?
SEE THE NUMBERSDurham's 33,000-Home Gap
Durham needs 32,992 new homes by 2029 just to keep up with demand. Discover why expanding housing options is the only way to stabilize prices for renters and buyers.
WHY SUPPLY MATTERS
The Crisis of Severe Rent Burden
Over 20% of Durham renters now spend more than half their paycheck on housing. Learn how rising construction costs and severe inventory shortages are squeezing local families.
READ THE DATAThe Disappearing Entry-Level Home
Only 1.3% of homes for sale in Durham are priced under $200,000. High land prices and construction costs make entry-level homes incredibly difficult to build. See the barriers we need to break down
EXPLORE THE BARRIERS
Unlocking Durham’s Backyards
Durham is investing $1.75 million to help homeowners build backyard cottages (ADUs). See how this simple policy change helps property owners build new neighborhood housing choices without displacement.
LEARN ABOUT ADUsGet Involved!
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