Durham

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Durham, OR

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This Washington County city has it all

Suburban Park-Like Outdoors Convenient

Situated along Interstate 5 exactly 10 miles south of Portland, Durham attracts families and renters of all types thanks to its laidback suburban atmosphere, nearby outdoor destinations, and easily commutable location. The natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest surrounds Durham. You’ll find locals appreciating the surroundings and Durham City Park and Tualatin Community Park, both on the city’s west side. There are modern townhomes for rent, as well as more traditional homes and apartments in the style of Portland. Speaking of the larger city to the north, if you commute for or just want to experience the character of Portland, you can be there in less than 10 minutes.

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

6

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.