Durham County, North Carolina
Durham Real Estate and Local Guide
Durham, known as the Bull City, grew from a tobacco and textile manufacturing center into a research and healthcare hub anchored by Duke University and Research Triangle Park. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Durham best.
About the area
Living in Durham, NC
Nicknamed the "Bull City" and the "City of Medicine".
The housing market
Homes in Durham
- About 51.8% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 51.3% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $355,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Durham home
Duke University
Private research university with the neo-Gothic Duke Chapel
Durham Performing Arts Center
Large downtown performing arts venue
American Tobacco Historic District
Former tobacco warehouses redeveloped into shops, offices, and dining
American Tobacco Trail
Rail-trail greenway for walking, running, and cycling
Eno River
River through northern Durham with parks and recreation access
Neighborhoods
Durham areas to know
Hayti
Historic African American neighborhood once known as Black Wall Street
Brightleaf Square
Historic district in renovated tobacco warehouses with shops and dining
Morehead Hill
Historic residential district near downtown
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.