Durham, CA housing market
The typical Durham home is worth about $601,000, up 3.6% in a year, 21% below the California typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Durham compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Durham at a glance
Only 3 sales in May 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | Durham | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $390,000 | $453,000 |
| 2018 | $416,000 | $501,000 |
| 2019 | $445,000 | $539,000 |
| 2020 | $501,000 | $551,000 |
| 2021 | $553,000 | $607,000 |
| 2022 | $590,000 | $703,000 |
| 2023 | $593,000 | $727,000 |
| 2024 | $579,000 | $758,000 |
| 2025 | $582,000 | $782,000 |
| 2026 | $584,000 | $767,000 |
| August 2026 | $601,000 | $764,000 |
Durham and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $601K | +3.6% | — | $95,417 |
| Chico | $461K | +0.6% | 35 | $66,977 |
6.3 years of income
The typical Durham home costs about 6.3 years of the town's median household income, less than across California (7.7 years).
How Durham ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Recent listings in Durham
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.