Welcome to Durham
The progressive city holds endless promise to those with vision.
Bullishly bold and rapidly expanding Durham is an urban hotspot with a multicultural menu, multigenerational entertainment, top-notch universities, and a thriving entrepreneurial culture. Innately inspiring and endlessly innovative, Bull City invites you to grab your life by the horns then challenges you to hang on for the ride.
Bullishly innovative and creatively inspired Durham was designed for doers. Research Triangle Park and Duke University offer creative campuses for innovators and entrepreneurs alike. While weekend warriors rejoice over days spent lounging by the water at Eno Street Park, that turn into nights cheering in the stands at Durham Athletic Park. Durham’s roots run deep, and its door is open wide this inclusive, progressive city holds endless promise to those with vision.
What To Expect:
A vibrant, progressive culture that prides itself on encouraging the creative inspiration and life-changing innovations of its engaged community.
Durham’s contemporary, creative spirit cultivated a progressive community of locally-grown and internationally acclaimed performers, craftsmen, athletes, and restauranteurs all bringing their best to Bull City. A rich sense of history is felt through inventive restorations of historic, industrial spaces like Durham’s American Tobacco District and Brightleaf Square, each boasting world-class cuisine, expansive art galleries, and unique local specialties. Rooted in local pride, Durham’s celebration of its community creates an engaged and empowered urban core.
The Lifestyle:
An exciting blend of outdoor refreshment and cosmopolitan fun, Durham offers a new take on historic tradition at every turn.
Durham Delivers. Grabbing a bite? Stamp your palette’s passport via an award-winning food scene - showcased everywhere from local eateries in the Ninth Street District to monthly Food Truck Rodeos in Central Park. Running errands? With shopping solutions ranging from luxe, galleries in the Gold Belt District, to the one-stop-shop variety of Southpoint Mall, you’re to-do list is easily done. Needing a daycation? Be a tourist in your own town by visiting the Sarah P. Gardens or monkeying around at the Duke Lemur Center. (Also, this is the famous city that inspired the feature film, Bull Durham. Did you really think we weren’t going to mention Kevin Costner?)
Unexpected Appeal:
In a city defined by its advancements in medicine, science, and technology creative campuses and world-class universities encourage lifelong learning.
A unique opportunity for lifelong learning, Durham provides anyone the chance to grow. Museums, public libraries, and community centers offer resources for those looking to hone skills and uncover new passions. Not to mention, this city attracts the biggest names in innovation (looking at you, Apple) as it provides access to the brightest minds from world-class universities and creative campuses like Research Triangle Park. This dedication to innovation has opened the door for groundbreaking advancements in medicine, tech and so much more. Commuter-friendly and community-forward - Durham is quickly becoming one of the most coveted relocation destinations in the US.
The Market:
Renovated bungalows and historic preservations redefine sweet suburban living, while luxury townhomes and modern marvels add a little spice take your pick, it’s all only minutes from a bustling Downtown.
Charming bungalows, historic revivals, and striking mid-century modern homes all alongside contemporary new developments and luxury communities. Modern marvels and mid-century new construction homes reimagine traditional residential spaces, while charming bungalows and renovated ranches set the standard for chic, suburban charm. Suburban neighborhoods prioritize access to public greenspaces like Duke Park, while new communities coming closer to Downtown’s core focus on boutique, luxury styling, and walkable urban amenities.
You'll Fall In Love With:
Urban feel with suburban walkability, this contemporary community keeps local talent and artistry at its core.
Urban feel with suburban walkability, this contemporary community keeps local talent and artistry at its core. Craft coffee poured fresh at dawn and top-shelf cocktails sipped slowly at dusk. Colorful murals on industrial brick, breathing new life into historic spaces. From Broadway at the Durham Performance Center to a ballgame at Durham Athletic Park, Durham is defined by the talent of its community. Not to mention, acres of public gardens, greenways, and nature preserves offer an unexpected reprieve from bustling Bull City life.
