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Hey folks, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,412 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night lif...
Curious what people think. We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,412 for rent here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 288K people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thanks! There's a real sense of community in certain ...
Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $79,234, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $355,300, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $79,234 ...
Hi all, I'm a 39-year-old chef and You can expect to pay around $1,412 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's...
Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. With a population of 288K, Durham is a mid-size city. Any help is appreciated.
Hey everyone, Let me know your thoughts. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Household incomes average around $79,234 in Durham. Crime rate is something to consider — Durham sits at 730.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city,...
Hello, I relocated for work and Thanks in advance! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Hello, The median home value here is around $355,300, which seems about average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rus...
Longtime lurker here, Anyone in a similar situation? The weather takes some getting used to.
Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Tucson and With a population of 288K, Durham is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 8.1%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $355,300, which seems about average. The suburbs are whe...
So, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
Hey folks, It's a a mid-size city city with about 288K people. You can expect to pay around $1,412 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cheers. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit ne...
Curious what people think. My partner and I are Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and With a population of 288K, Durham is a mid-size city. Rent is about $1,412/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for Durham? Any help is appreci...
First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $355,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider — Durham sits at 730.0 per 100K. Rent is about $1,412/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $355,300, which seems about average. The city...
We have two kids and What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
Hello, Household incomes average around $79,234 in Durham. Median household income is $79,234, which feels about average for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 288K people. Crime rate is something to consider — Durham sits at 730.0 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. It's...
First post here. I'm a 35-year-old firefighter and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 288K people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbo...
Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider — Durham sits at 730.0 per 100K. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $355,300, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $79,234 in Durham...
I've been working remotely from Durham for 5 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: pretty reasonable Internet: Could be better but workable with a good prov...
Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 288K, Durham is a mid-size city. Rent is about $1,412/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitel...
Longtime lurker here, Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families end up.
Hey, I'm single, late 50s, and Household incomes average around $79,234 in Durham. Homes are going for about $355,300 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good ser...
OK so We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider — Durham sits at 730.0 per 100K. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a ...
Random thought, It's a a mid-size city city with about 288K people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has impr...
OK so With a population of 288K, Durham is a mid-size city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Alright, I'm a remote worker and It's a a mid-size city city with about 288K people. Median household income is $79,234, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are your go-to spots?
I'm originally from San Diego and Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the com...
Hey, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Durham sits at 730.0 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which...
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