Durham
- City in North Carolina
Durham
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in North Carolina
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 685 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$264,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,157
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Durham Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Durham
- grade A+
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 156 reviews
- grade A+
Raleigh Charter High School
- Rating 4.48 out of 5 201 reviews
- grade A+
Green Level High School
- Rating 4.4 out of 5 43 reviews
- grade A+
Panther Creek High School
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 556 reviews
- grade A+
Quest Academy
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
Top Private Schools Near Durham
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault493.9national 282.7
- Murder16.1national 6.1
- Rape42.8national 40.7
- Robbery187national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary511.7national 500.1
- Theft2,540.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft338.7national 284
Residents
Working in Durham
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$66,623
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Durham Reviews
Rating 3.76 out of 5 685 reviews
Durham used to be this amazing microcosm of the world. People from the entire planet call this little town their home. Now, we are inundated with huge buildings that cut off the sun from our streets, clog up our town with traffic, and leadership who think that unfettered growth with no respect to our environment or tax collection as a city is important. Just because a contractor can pay millions of dollars to build a residential building, doesn't mean that building is guaranteed to have tenets who become tax-paying citizens of our city! Are the city council and county commissioners making sure that the high rises are built with renewable materials, follow LEED protocols, or do anything to protect our environmental integrity? We live in a hurricane throughway--we are hit with storms every year, and yet, building bigger, taller more massive buildings and parking decks with no renewable energy resources seems like the the thing we need as a city. Yep, more capitalist greed, less nature.
I grew up in Durham, and it was a wonderful experience. The city has a unique mix of urban and suburban neighborhoods that provided me with different perspectives and experiences. Growing up in Durham, I was exposed to a diverse population with a mix of ethnic and cultural groups, which was an invaluable opportunity to learn and appreciate different cultures.
Durham is also known for its universities, including Duke University and North Carolina Central University. As a result, education was always a top priority in our community, and I was fortunate to have access to excellent schools.
One of the things I loved about Durham was the city's strong arts and culture scene. Events like the American Dance Festival and the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival provided me with opportunities to experience and appreciate different forms of art, which was very enriching.
Overall, I am grateful for the experience of growing up in Durham, and I believe it has shaped me into the person I am today.
Durham is also known for its universities, including Duke University and North Carolina Central University. As a result, education was always a top priority in our community, and I was fortunate to have access to excellent schools.
One of the things I loved about Durham was the city's strong arts and culture scene. Events like the American Dance Festival and the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival provided me with opportunities to experience and appreciate different forms of art, which was very enriching.
Overall, I am grateful for the experience of growing up in Durham, and I believe it has shaped me into the person I am today.
Durham is an amazing place to live! The opportunities at your finger tips between Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham are unmatched. The Durham community is caring, compassionate and accepting. Overall durham is bolding queer friendly and community driven.