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Durham

Durham is the Destination for Food and Fun

Education, history, food, and entertainment make this city a top place to live. Durham is home to the renowned Duke University, Duke University Hospital, and Research Triangle Park. Downtown is always an exciting place to visit, but there are plenty of destinations for fun all around the city.

Durham is home to more than 250,000 people, making it the 2nd largest community in the entire Triangle area. It's convenient to Downtown Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and other Triangle areas by several major highways. Look no further for the best location — Durham has it.

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Why Durham is a Great Place to Live


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Everything is in City Limits

The Streets at Southpoint shopping center, West Point on the Eno park, Durham Bulls minor league baseball team, Museum of Life + Science, and Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) all call Durham home. Whether you enjoy fine arts or a trip to a brewery, Durham has just what you want.

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Home Buyers Love the Choices

Durham gives home buyers plenty of choices for excellent neighborhoods. Homes in golf course communities, luxury neighborhoods, and close to Research Triangle Park are common in this area. Don't miss the new condos in Durham's first luxury high-rise condo building!



What Future Residents Need to Know

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Quick Facts

Population (2015 est.): 257,636

Population Change Since 2010: 12.8%

Land Area: 107 sq.mi.

Median Home Value: $178,200

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Local Schools

School District: Durham Public Schools

High Schools: Hillside High School, CE Jordan High School, Northern High School, Riverside High School

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Commute Details

Commute to Downtown Raleigh: 35 min.

Commute to Research Triangle Park: 15 min.


Choose Your Home in Durham

Look no further for the best location in the Triangle area. Durham has a world of job opportunities, entertainment venues, restaurants, breweries, and fine arts within easy reach, and home buyers can live close to everything. Finding the best home is easy when you have a Durham real estate expert on your side. Let us help you find what you're looking for. Call us at 919-332-1070 or email Tim@YourRaleighHome.com.

Durham Real Estate Resources

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