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Durham, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Durham
Durham is a lively city located in Central North Carolina. Home to the highly accredited Duke University, Durham offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options widely…
Durham is a lively city located in Central North Carolina. Home to the highly accredited Duke University, Durham offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options widely available. Several parks and natural areas are scattered around Durham for those looking for a peaceful retreat close to home.
Durham Climate & Geography
The climate in Durham is humid subtropical, which means summers are hot and humid, winters are cool, and spring and autumn are generally mild to warm. Residents can expect more rain than the national average, almost no snowfall, and approximately 220 sunny days throughout each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Durham
Eno River State Park is a popular option for those seeking outdoor recreation in Durham. The park offers hiking trails and activities like kayaking and fishing. Visitors can enjoy events hosted by the park, such as bird watching walks and historic hikes.
The Downtown Durham area has a variety of things to do, including visiting the American Tobacco Historic District, which features restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Durham takes pride in their extensive artistic community, as the city hosts large scale events on the third Friday of every month that showcase local artists. In addition, the city boasts two art museums, and several cultural events are held throughout the year in Durham.
Durham Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Durham is slightly higher than the state average, but lower than the national average. All of the individual cost of living indexes are at or below the national average, with the cost of homes and housing being 0.1 percent higher and transportation costs being about 15 percent lower.
North Carolina is considered somewhat tax friendly to retirees, depending on where their retirement income comes from. Social Security benefits are completely exempt from income tax in the state, however retirement savings accounts and pensions are fully taxed at a rate of 5.25 percent. There are no special exemptions for retirees, but the state's standard deduction is quite high: between $10.75k and $21.5k depending on filing status. Property taxes are fairly low, and some residents may qualify for a homestead exclusion or deferment program to further help offset this cost.
Health Care In Durham
The Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area is ranked on the higher end of average on Gallup’s Well-Being Index. The area scored much higher than the overall state average for North Carolina, which came in at the lower end of average.
There are a number of highly ranked hospitals in and around Durham. Duke University Hospital, located in Durham, is ranked No. 1 in the state. Duke Regional Hospital, also in Durham, comes in at No. 11 in the state. University of North Carolina Hospitals, located in nearby Chapel Hill, are ranked No. 2 in the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Durham, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, 3 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Durham has 120 homes, the largest has 1256 homes, and the average communities consists of 570 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Durham. The most recent communities started in Durham include Ovation at Sweetbrier, The Courtyards at Oak Grove, The Courtyards at Southpoint. There are also 4 communities in Durham that offer new construction homes, including Ovation at Sweetbrier, The Courtyards at Oak Grove, The Courtyards at Southpoint.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Durham.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Durham stay on the market for around 292 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $546,647, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Courtyards at Andrews Chapel average around $712,903, while homes in Creekside at Bethpage average around $523,174.
24 communities near Durham
82 homes near Durham
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4 beds
|4 baths
|2,595 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|1,721 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,978 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|1,944 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,652 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,442 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,945 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|1,896 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,995 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,713 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,595 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,094 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,221 sq ft
|Townhouse
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,706 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,221 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,221 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,856 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,744 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,436 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,856 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,978 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,401 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,883 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,847 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,053 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,410 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,368 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,368 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,370 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,725 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,883 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,856 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,883 sq ft
|Townhouse
Frequently Asked Questions
In Durham, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, 3 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Durham has 120 homes, the largest has 1256 homes, and the average communities consists of 570 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Durham. The most recent communities started in Durham include Ovation at Sweetbrier, The Courtyards at Oak Grove, The Courtyards at Southpoint. There are also 4 communities in Durham that offer new construction homes, including Ovation at Sweetbrier, The Courtyards at Oak Grove, The Courtyards at Southpoint.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Durham.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Durham stay on the market for around 292 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $546,647, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Courtyards at Andrews Chapel average around $712,903, while homes in Creekside at Bethpage average around $523,174.
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