Welcome to Durham
As the city that never stops evolving, Durham has been a hot-spot destination for homebuyers for more than 150 years. A perfect balance of heartfelt history and compelling innovation, Durham truly has something to offer everyone. Only 11 minutes away from the Research Triangle Park, Durham is brimming with bright entrepreneurs and buzzing startups. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is conveniently located just 18 minutes from the heart of Durham—but believe us, you won’t want to leave this bustling city.
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At a Glance
Getting Around
Raleigh-Durham International Airport: 18 minutes
Raleigh: 30 minutes
Research Triangle Park: 11 minutes
Major Roads: US-15, I-85, I-40, Highway 55
Demographics
Population: 278,993
Zip codes: 27701 – 27722
County: Durham, Orange, Wake
Median home value: $282,000
Spotlights of Durham
Duke University
Originally founded in 1838, Duke University is a private research university held in high regard with an acceptance rate of 8%. And for all our Cameron Crazies—because we believe in “work hard, play hard”—the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team coached by Mike Krzyzewski is fourth in all-time wins of any NCAA men’s basketball program.
Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham is home to a variety of local staples, from the Durham Bulls Stadium to the Durham Performing Arts Center. While it is too much to experience in just one day’s worth of time, Downtown Durham’s “Walk-A-Bull” landscape lays out all the cool places to visit, shop, and eat in the downtown area, which spans just under a square mile.
Durham Bulls Stadium
Enough bullin’ around; everyone wants to hear “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Home to the Durham Bulls baseball team, the stadium brings the full “ole ball game” experience with historic downtown Durham architecture and an old-style manual scoreboard.
Durham Attractions
What You'll LOVE in Durham
The diverse and dynamic atmosphere Durham brings to the table through its distinctive neighborhoods makes it a home buyer’s dream place to live. If you’re not already sold, here are a few more highlights of Durham you won’t want to miss:
Job Opportunities
Since the Research Triangle Park is based in Durham, this city is overflowing with job opportunities. RTP includes over 170 companies, 39,000 full-time employees, and 10,000 contract workers. The close proximity of RTP means your next opportunity to climb the corporate ladder is always right around the corner in Durham.
Outdoor Activities
Durham isn’t all city streets and towering skyscrapers—outdoor enthusiasts can escape the office and explore the outdoors with Durham’s variety of hiking and biking trails. Beginning right across from the Durham Bulls Athletic Park is the 22.6-mile American Tobacco Trail, 12 miles of which are in Durham. The trail runs alongside an abandoned railroad bed and is the ideal scenic setting for bicycling, hiking, walking, or running.
Historical Hub
Emphasis on equality and justice has been long established in Durham, and the city serves as an inspiration for all through its historical narrative of inclusivity. Durham’s West Parrish Street, commonly referred to as “Black Wall Street,” is a hub of Black-owned businesses dating back to the early 1900s. Taking a walk down Durham’s Parrish Street will teach you more than any of your history textbooks ever did, and it may even inspire you to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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If you’re considering building or buying a home in Durham, Team Armand has the hyper-local information you need on the best neighborhoods in the area. Contact us today to learn more about life in this city full of opportunities—we’re always just a phone call or email away!
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