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 offers diverse neighborhoods catering to different lifestyles and preferences. Consider these factors when choosing your ideal community:
The Durham real estate market continues to evolve with these current neighborhood trends:
Hope Valley consistently ranks as Durham's most expensive neighborhood, with median home prices exceeding $1.8 million. This historic district features grand estates, winding streets, and the prestigious Hope Valley Country Club. Other high-end communities include Duke Forest, Forest Hills, and parts of Trinity Park near Duke University.
Trinity Park is the most popular neighborhood for Duke faculty and staff, offering historic homes within walking distance of East Campus. Duke Forest provides larger properties in a serene setting, while Downtown Durham appeals to those seeking urban convenience. All three areas offer easy access to campus with distinct lifestyle options.
Durham offers more diverse neighborhood options than Chapel Hill at generally lower price points than Raleigh. The Bull City combines historic charm with urban revitalization, featuring:
Our specialists can provide detailed comparisons based on your priorities.
288,465 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, Cafe Ferdosi, and Castle Frame Massage.
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| Dining | 1.62 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.7 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.92 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.48 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.38 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.34 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.53 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.1 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.24 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.56 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.29 miles | 7 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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