Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Durham.
Updated July 2026
Durham, NC has 42 licensed assisted living homes (0 beds, averaging — per home). It sits in Durham County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.6/10, with 18,261 seniors 75+ growing 22.5%.
Licensed homes
42
Durham
Licensed beds
0
total
Avg home size
— beds
per home
County opportunity
6.6/10
Moderate
The Durham assisted living market
Durham has 42 licensed assisted living homes totaling 0 beds — an average of — beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Durham County, it draws on a 75+ population of 18,261 growing 22.5%, with a senior median income of $65,703. See the full Durham County market or all North Carolina top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Durham, NC?
Durham has 42 licensed assisted living homes with about 0 total beds.
Is Durham a good place to open an assisted living home?
Durham is in Durham County, which scores 6.6/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 22.5%. Current local supply is 42 homes.
What county is Durham in?
Durham is in Durham County, North Carolina.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the North Carolina licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.