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Finding Your New Home Near Duke University
Duke University has a large campus, and Durham is not a large city in terms of square miles. Many parts of Durham are highly walkable and bikeable for someone who is looking to avoid the cost of owning a car. Durham also has the DATA public bus system.
Regardless of whether you are new faculty or a new Duke student, there are a lot of options that are close by and convenient.
Trinity Heights:
Originally built by Duke University and very close to East Campus, this neighborhood has a mixture of new houses, historic homes, and new townhomes.
Trinity Park:
A historic neighborhood with a mixture of new and old houses.
Old West Durham:
A favorite of grad students and faculty, this area is very close to 9th Street.
Watts-Hillandale:
Very close to Old West Durham, this area is notable for larger homes than what is typically found in the Durham interior.
Duke Park:
Farther away from Duke campuses than usual, but this neighborhood is notable for a lot of parks. It is very popular with postdocs and younger adjunct professors.
Duke Forest:
This older neighborhood is tucked into a heavily wooded area close to Duke. It is a great option for those who choose to bike to campus.
Cleveland-Holloway:
This neighborhood is on the outside of downtown from Duke Campus. It has undergone a heavy transition in recent years.
Hope-Valley:
This neighborhood has a mixture of larger and smaller homes, but the lots are bigger than you’ll typically find close to campus.
Walltown:
This neighborhood is close to East Campus. It has a large number of smaller homes and a high rental percentage.