Is Durham a good place to retire?
Durham can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.
Open the fuller city picture
Move from the overview into the factors that usually decide whether Durham deserves a deeper look.
Everyday picture
Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.
Cost & Budget
Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)
estimated
$4,170
Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)
estimated
$3,040
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- Housing
- $1,694
- Utilities
- $103
- Food
- $534
- Transportation
- $709
Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)
estimated
$4,504
Typical 1BR Rent
city
$1,330
Cost Pressure
estimated
Poor
Healthcare Access
estimated
Moderate
Hospitals Nearby
estimated
7
Primary Care Access
estimated
Very Good
Pharmacy Convenience
estimated
Poor
Quality of Life
Safety
estimated
4.2 / 5 · Very Good
Violent Crime Level
estimated
Very Low Violent Crime
Property Crime Level
estimated
Very Low Property Crime
Climate Comfort
estimated
3.8 / 5 · Very Good
Summer Heat
estimated
3 / 5 · Good
Winter Comfort
estimated
4.3 / 5 · Excellent
Air Quality
estimated
4 / 5 · Very Good
Walkability
city
3.8 / 5 · Very Good
Age 50+
city
29.9% · Mixed-age community