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Durham, Connecticut

CDP · Middlesex County

At a glance

3,347
Population
$401,700
Median home value (all homes)
32% above U.S. median
$517,461
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,625/mo
Median rent
21% above U.S. median
$152,396
Median household income
94% above U.S. median
23.8 min
Average commute
93.8%
Homes with broadband
68%
Locations with fiber available
5.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 113 — 13% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities20% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost12% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates97.3%
College graduates42.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
state Connecticut's Business Response
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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