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Durham, OR
City in Washington County, Oregon.
Population
1,983
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,841
ZIP codes
0
Durham and its ZIP codes
Durham at a glance
- Durham is about 109 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,250, close to the Oregon median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $759,600 (59% above Oregon) and median rent is $1,565 a month.
Local data for Durham, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Durham, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,250
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$759,600
Median rent
$1,565/mo
Homeownership
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher
42.7%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (418), German Americans (337), Irish Americans (161).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Durham.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,003
302,567 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,349
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.97B
FY 2026, $4,944 per person
How people get to work
Durham, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.7%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home27.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Durham, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
81
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,044
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 34°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Durham, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Durham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RivergroveCity | 1.4 mi | 0.2 |
| TualatinCity | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| King CityCity | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| TigardCity | 2.4 mi | 12.8 |
| Lake OswegoCity | 3.2 mi | 10.9 |
| StaffordCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 6.3 |
| MetzgerCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Bull MountainCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2 |
| SherwoodCity | 4.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Garden Home-WhitfordCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.5 |
| WilsonvilleCity | 5.7 mi | 7.7 |
| DunthorpeCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Raleigh HillsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.5 |
| BeavertonCity | 6.4 mi | 19.7 |
| West LinnCity | 6.6 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Durham, OR in?
- Durham is in Washington County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Durham, OR?
- About 1,983 people live in Durham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Durham?
- Nearby places include Rivergrove (1.4 mi), Tualatin (1.5 mi), King City (2.3 mi), Tigard (2.4 mi), Lake Oswego (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023