Daniel G. best-worst Jan 24, 2026

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 has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much.

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