The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27572 sells for about $425,000, or $225 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 19 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $791 a month.
ZIP 27572 — Rougemont (unincorporated / CDP)
The Durham housing market remains stable with moderate price growth and consistent demand. While inventory levels have seen slight fluctuations, the area's strong economic foundation in research and education continues to support long-term market health.
This area is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the Research Triangle's employment and educational opportunities.
Median prices moved down 3.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 19 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.8% · poverty 13.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 27572, Durham County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Durham Public Schools system, which maintains a diverse range of academic performance levels across its constituent schools.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical weather impacts, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
The area benefits from proximity to the Research Triangle Park, a major hub for technology, life sciences, and academic research institutions.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level with additional municipal levies; exemptions are available for homesteads, seniors, and disabled veterans.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major access provided by I-85 and NC-147 toward Durham and Chapel Hill employment centers.
The area features access to local parks, greenways, and proximity to regional recreational facilities, including nearby lakes and golf courses.
The rental market shows steady demand with moderate growth, supported by the area's proximity to major universities and employment hubs.
The economy is anchored by the Research Triangle Park, with significant employment in biotechnology, healthcare, and higher education.
The area is served by a network of highways and regional bus services, though personal vehicle use remains the primary mode of transit.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use development projects are focused on expanding housing capacity near major transit corridors.
The Durham County Tax Administration conducts periodic revaluations to ensure assessments reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to county and municipal tax levies, with additional assessments for school and utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including wind and storm risks common to the North Carolina Piedmont.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 27572 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Extensive hiking trails and river access.
Major regional economic anchor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.