The story of this market
The typical home in Durham, New York sells for about $193,100, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.5%
NY · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Durham, New York
The housing market in Durham, NY remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking rural lifestyle properties, though the market lacks the high-velocity turnover seen in urban centers. Data for specific city-level metrics like active listings and days on market are estimated based on regional trends due to the small size of the township.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Durham yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
2% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.17% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 7.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A massive state-protected wilderness area offering extensive hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Provides local recreational facilities including sports fields and picnic areas for community gatherings.
A local water body used for seasonal boating, fishing, and recreational activities.
This town is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in the Catskill region. It appeals to those who prioritize outdoor access and lower-density living over proximity to major employment hubs.
Schools serving the area are part of the Cairo-Durham Central School District. The district is characterized by small class sizes and a community-focused approach, though it faces the typical resource constraints of rural New York districts.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with access to major regional corridors via local state routes. Public transit options are extremely limited in this rural setting.
The area offers significant outdoor recreation, including access to Catskill Park, local hiking trails, and seasonal fishing in nearby lakes. These amenities serve as a primary draw for residents and weekend visitors.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting largely of single-family homes and seasonal rentals. Vacancy pressure is generally low due to the scarcity of available inventory.
The economy is primarily driven by small-scale local businesses, agriculture, and tourism. Employment is largely decentralized, with many residents commuting to larger hubs in the Hudson Valley.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local services and tourism related to the Catskill region. Infrastructure upgrades are ongoing, but large-scale commercial development remains limited in this rural township.
Development is strictly managed under town zoning, with a focus on preserving the rural character of the landscape. No major large-scale commercial projects are currently reported.
Parcels are subject to standard town and county tax districts, with no major MUD or PID developments reported.
Crime in Durham, NY is generally low, consistent with rural Greene County trends. Local law enforcement reports minimal violent crime, with property-related incidents being the primary concern for residents.
The area is subject to seasonal weather risks, including heavy winter snow and potential flooding near local creeks. Property insurance premiums are influenced by these regional environmental factors and the proximity to the Catskill Mountains.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional wildfire and flood risks common in the Catskill region.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (New York) — Income-Based Assessment for Affordable Rental Housing: The assessed valuation must be determined using the income approach based on actual net operating income, excluding subsidies, tax credits, or grants used for development costs. State (New York) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Real property is assessed by local jurisdictions based on a uniform percentage of value. The tax liability is calculated as (Assessed Value * Tax Rate) - Exemptions.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles for Durham town, Greene County, NY.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.