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Durham Property Management

Durham is an unincorporated community just south of Chico. Its homes range from houses in the small town center to properties on larger lots.

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About Durham

Durham is an unincorporated community just south of Chico, with homes in a small town center and on larger lots around it.

Chico's shops, services and largest employers are a short drive north.

Residents (2020): 5,834
Homes (2020): 2,264
Median Household Income (2020-24): $95,417
Median Home Value (2020-24): $700,100
Median Gross Rent (2020-24): $1,105
Renter-Occupied Homes (2020-24): 29%

Income, value and rent figures are U.S. Census Bureau estimates averaged over 2020-2024. Gross rent includes utilities and covers all rentals, so it is not a guide to today’s rent for a particular home.

Largest Employers In Nearby Chico

Enloe Medical Center4,000 Employees
California State University, Chico1,908 Employees
Chico Unified School District1,354 Employees
Sierra Nevada Brewery530 Employees
Build.com500 Employees

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (residents, homes); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Durham CDP (income, home value, rent, homes rented); City of Chico Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, fiscal year 2025 (employers; 2024 figures carried forward by the city).

The Durham Rental Market

Chico is a short drive north, and many homes here sit on bigger parcels than in town. Rents for 3-bedroom homes in Durham vary with size, age and neighborhood. Our free rental analysis compares your home with nearby rentals to recommend a realistic rent.

ZIP code: 95938 · School district: Durham Unified.

Neighborhoods We Serve

Central Durham

Homes close to the town center and schools.

Toward Chico

Homes a short drive from Chico's shops and services.

Larger-Lot Homes

Houses on bigger parcels with room for gardens and outbuildings.

Rural Properties

Homes on acreage, often with wells and septic.

Property Management Services

Rental Pricing & Marketing

We price from live local comparables and list on Zillow, Apartments.com, Realtor.com and 20+ other sites.

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Tenant Screening

Credit, income, rental history, eviction and public-record checks on every adult applicant, used only as the law allows and applied the same way to everyone under fair housing law.

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Rent Collection

Online payments, automatic reminders and firm, lawful follow-up on late rent.

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Maintenance & Repairs

24/7 emergency line, licensed and insured vendors, and photo proof of completed work.

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Inspections

Detailed move-in, routine and move-out inspections with time-stamped photos.

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Accounting

Monthly owner statements, year-end 1099s and an owner portal you can check any time.

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What Local Landlords Should Know

State law covers most rentals here: AB 1482 rent caps and just-cause eviction for eligible properties, security deposit limits and California fair housing rules.

Rural homes often run on private wells, septic systems and propane. We schedule service, spell out who handles what in the lease, and document the property's condition at every move-in and move-out.

Why Owners Choose Us

Published Fees, The Same On Every Page And In Your Agreement
A 30-Day Leasing Guarantee And Cancel-Anytime Terms
No Vacancy Fees And No Markup On Repairs
A Reply To Every Call And Email Within One Business Day

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does property management cost in Durham?

Our monthly fee starts at 6% of collected rent, and our leasing fee is 50% of one month's rent. There are no setup, vacancy or repair-markup fees. See full pricing.

Do you manage homes with wells, septic and acreage?

Yes. We schedule well and septic service, coordinate propane and seasonal upkeep, and spell out yard and acreage responsibilities in the lease.

Can you take over a home that already has a tenant?

Yes. We transfer the lease, deposit and records and introduce ourselves to your tenant.