3 communities to consider when moving to Durham, North Carolina
Source: Triangle Business Journal
As Durham and the Research Triangle Park continue to boom thanks to its tech and business opportunities, it’s also drawing in interest from talent across the globe who are looking to establish roots in a location that’s both affordable and has everything they want in a community.
In fact, Durham’s cost of living, which looks at such information as housing, transportation, healthcare, and more, is below the national average — especially when compared to locations like New York City and Silicon Valley. Long known as The City of Medicine due to Duke University and its prestigious School of Medicine, as well as one of the most educated cities in the United States, Durham is now on-par to become the startup hub of the South while remaining humble in its affordability. As the city of Durham and its surrounding communities open their doors to new faces, consider the following locations as you consider making your own move.
Durham: For the creative, the curious, and the driven
The city of Durham has long been known as a diverse community and its residents take pride in its history as a home for entrepreneurs that began as early as its 1900s-era Black Wall Street. Today, the city is proud of that heritage and touts its progressive reputation, celebrates its Black- and female-owned businesses, and honors its citizens’ cultural and LGBTQ+ traditions. It’s also home to the Minor League Baseball team the Durham Bulls, a world-class performing arts center, museums, and all that Duke has to offer, including top-ranked athletics and renowned medical facilities.
Durham’s startups have helped it shift from a massive college town to a bustling city that’s filled with life and culture. A city of over 250,000, the Bull City has been revitalized to bring performing arts, eateries, hotels, and more to its former industrial and tobacco districts.
If you’re interested in city living, Durham offers neighborhoods for just about any lifestyle. Old West Durham is packed with historic Craftsman- and Victorian-style homes and bungalows. A great location for families, it’s close to Duke, shopping and restaurants, and it has a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. The historic downtown area offers loft living, co-working spaces, and an array of shops, museums, and restaurants, providing the perfect place to live, work, and play. Forest Park is another historic district with Colonial Revival and Craftsman homes as well as bungalows, and. it features neighborhood parks and playgrounds. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly neighborhood or downtown living, the city of Durham has something for everyone.
