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Durham

267,743 Population

1869 Year Founded

404′ Elevation

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What You’ll Love About Durham

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A Historic Downtown

Downtown Durham is filled with events, local business, and stunning architecture. Explore the wide variety of nationally restaurants, unique shops and boutiques, and popular attractions, whether you're grabbing fresh and local fruits and vegetables from the farmer's market or catching a game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. 

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Community Events

When you live in Durham, you'll have tons of events to choose from, from weekly gathering to highly anticipated annual events. Curious about a few of the can't-miss celebrations? We recommend checking out the Bull City Food & Beer Experience, the Festival for the Eno, the CenterFest Arts Festival, and the World Beer Festival.

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Dynamic Local Dining

Durham is known for it's active restaurant scene, boasting titles like Tastiest Town in the South and America's Foodiest Small Town. If you're looking for a place with plenty of flavors and the latest foodie trends, then look no further. A few popular spots in town include Alley Twenty Six, The Durham, and Viceroy.

Welcome to Durham

A center for all things arts, culture, and history, Durham has established a growing popularity, becoming one of the most highly sought-after areas in the Triangle. And with so many local shops and restaurants, a bustling community calendar, and an eclectic downtown, it's not hard to see why. 

About the Triangle Area

"The Triangle" gets its name from Research Triangle Park, a 7,000-acre office park located in Durham. More than 50,000 employees—residents of Wake Forest, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding communities—work at the 200+ companies in the research park, including IBM, Cisco, Fidelity Investments, and Credit Suisse.

Let Us Show You Around

Whether you're a newcomer or a longtime resident, explore these local resources to learn more about buying a home in Durham.

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Durham Historic District

Take a walk through the historic streets of Durham and browse the museums, landmarks, and local art — get to know more about the history of the area, and browse these popular homes. 

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New Construction Neighborhoods

Looking for a home that offers the latest in features and technology? There are a variety of new construction homes around Durham, so take a look at some of the freshest listings on the market. 

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Durham Quick Facts

Quick Facts

  • Population (2016): 267,743
  • Population Growth Since 2010: +15%
  • Zip Code: 27701, 27702, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27706, 27707, 27708, 27709, 27710, 27711, 27712, 27713, 27715, 27717, 27722
  • County: Durham
  • Mean Home Price (2016): $224,800

Travel & Commute

  • Raleigh: Average 23 minutes
  • Public Transit: GoRaleigh
  • Airport: Raleigh-Durham International
  • Major Highways: US-1, US-64

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