orlandorunner2022 qa Jan 15, 2026

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 definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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