Durham offers diverse neighborhoods each with unique character and appeal. Whether you seek historic charm, urban convenience, or suburban tranquility, our comprehensive guide helps you navigate Durham's most sought-after communities.
Durham's premier country club community, featuring grand 1920s estates, winding streets, and a prestigious golf course history.
Explore Hope Valley
The heart of historic Durham. Walkable tree-lined streets connecting Duke University's East Campus to Downtown's vibrant culture.
Discover Trinity Park
Urban living redefined. Experience luxury condos and historic tobacco warehouse conversions in the center of the foodie capital.
View Downtown LivingDurham offers diverse neighborhoods catering to different lifestyles. Consider these factors when choosing your ideal community:
The Durham real estate market continues to evolve. Here is where the market is moving this year:
Hope Valley consistently ranks as Durham's most expensive neighborhood, with median home prices often exceeding $1.8 million. This historic district features grand estates and the prestigious Hope Valley Country Club. Other high-end communities include Duke Forest and Forest Hills.
Trinity Park is the most popular neighborhood for Duke faculty and staff due to its walkability to East Campus. Duke Forest offers larger properties in a wooded setting near West Campus, while Downtown Durham appeals to those seeking urban convenience.
Durham offers a unique blend of historic charm and "grit" compared to Raleigh, with generally lower price points than Chapel Hill. Key differences include:
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Contact an Agent288,465 people live in Durham, where the median age is 34.8 and the average individual income is $47,246. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Durham, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Evelyn’s Tex-Mex BBQ, Tactical Kung Fu and Mixed Martial Arts, and e-Fit4Life.
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| Dining | 1.62 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.83 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.34 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.92 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.6 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.48 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.53 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.1 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.23 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.61 miles | 26 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.29 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.24 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.56 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.42 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Durham has 123,318 households, with an average household size of 2.25. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Durham do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 288,465 people call Durham home. The population density is 2,540.72 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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