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 Higly 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 if You are New Faculty or a New Duke Student - There are a LOT of Options that are Close By and Convienient.
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Trinity Heights
Originally Built by Duke University and Very Close to East Campus this has a Mixture of New Houses, Historic Homes, and New Townhomes.
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Trinity Park
A Historic Neighborhood with a Mixture of New and Old Houses
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Old West Durham
A Favorite of Grad Students and Faculty this Area is Very Close to 9th Street
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Watts-Hillandale
Very Close to Old West Durham this Area is Notable for Larger Homes than what is Typically Found in the Durham Interior
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Duke Park
Farther Away from Duke Campuses than Usual but this Neighborhood is Notable for a Lot of Parks. It is Very Popular with Post Docs and Younger Adjunct Professors.
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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.
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Cleveland-Holloway
This Neighborhood is on the Outside of Downtown from Duke Campus. It has Undergone a Heavy Transition in Recent Years.
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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.
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Walltown
This Neighborhood is Close to East Campus. It has a Large Number of Smaller Homes and a High Rental Percentage.