The Town FilesDurham, Pennsylvania
Township in Bucks County · population 1,094 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $614,100
- Household income
- $116,458
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 58.0
Durham is a township of 1,094 people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $614,100, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for retirees than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, more upscale than 87% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Durham ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Durham is worth $614,100, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $116,458, which is more affordable than 1% of Pennsylvania towns. 91.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Durham | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $614,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | $116,458 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.3% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.1% | — |
Who lives in Durham
| People | Durham | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.0 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.0% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 26.6% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 36.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in Durham
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 53.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Durham since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 19, 2019 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 17, 2007.
Severe weather in Bucks County since 1996
Bucks County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Bucks County
Bucks County had 274,632 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,953 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Durham itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Durham
- Riegelsville, PA1.9 mi · 847 people · home $342,000
- Raubsville, PA3.7 mi · 1,079 people · home $344,600
- Williams, PA4.0 mi · 6,581 people · home $358,600
- Nockamixon, PA4.4 mi · 3,379 people · home $464,100
- Lower Saucon, PA4.7 mi · 11,094 people · home $396,200
- Pohatcong, NJ4.9 mi · 3,241 people · home $292,500
- Holland, NJ5.2 mi · 5,177 people · home $451,800
- Bridgeton, PA5.2 mi · 1,234 people · home $385,700
Durham questions
Is Durham, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Durham scores better for retirees than 92% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 67%. 30.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.0).
How much does a house cost in Durham?
The median owner-occupied home in Durham is valued at $614,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $116,458, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Durham?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year and 41.1 inches of snow.
Does Durham get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Durham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 19, 2019. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)