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Durham, North Carolina · ZIP 27707

Durham — ZIP 27707

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Durham (27707) scores 54/100 — Fair for Durham. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $419K.

54OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency48%
Schools nearby16

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100
Typical home value$419K
Median rent$1,430/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$419K

Median Rent

$1,430/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

986

Violent Crime

81

Property Crime

905

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Durham County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lakewood Montessori Middle06–08309
71%
78%
Durham School of Technology09–13219
70%
67%
Rogers-Herr Middle06–08660
62%
67%
Morehead MontessoriPK–05278
57%
67%
Hope Valley ElementaryKG–05539
46%
39%
Sherwood Githens Middle06–08878
43%
47%
James E Shepard Middle06–08423
43%
46%
C E Jordan High09–122,189
42%
55%
Creekside ElementaryPK–05554
40%
41%
Hillside High09–121,433
32%
45%
Lakewood ElementaryPK–05439
32%
22%
W G Pearson ElementaryPK–05319
32%
32%
Fayetteville Street ElementaryPK–05261
32%
22%
Ignite Online AcademyKG–12363
19%
42%
C C Spaulding ElementaryPK–05247
12%
12%
J D Clement Early College HS09–13380Not reported
92%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

50,865

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

48%

Median Age

35 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27707 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 27707 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27707 is approximately $419K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 27707 in Durham has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.