Downtown Durham vs Duke Forest

Durham, NC Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Durham's median sale price is $627k, about $77k (14%) more than Duke Forest's $550k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Durham
$627k median
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Neighborhood B
Duke Forest
$550k median
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Downtown Durham
Metric
Duke Forest
$627k
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Median Price
$550k
Downtown Durham
Median Price
100%
Duke Forest
Median Price
88%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Durham or Duke Forest more expensive?

Downtown Durham has a median home price of $627k and Duke Forest is $550k. Duke Forest is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Durham or Duke Forest?

Downtown Durham has no school rating on file and Duke Forest has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Downtown Durham has no Walk Score on file. Duke Forest has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.