Downtown Durham vs The Oaks

Durham, NC Neighborhood Comparison

The Oaks' median sale price is $2.8M, about 4.5 times Downtown Durham's $627k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Durham
$627k median
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Neighborhood B
The Oaks
$2.8M median
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Downtown Durham
Metric
The Oaks
$627k
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Median Price
$2.8M
Downtown Durham
Median Price
22%
The Oaks
Median Price
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Durham or The Oaks more expensive?

Downtown Durham has a median home price of $627k and The Oaks is $2.8M. Downtown Durham is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Durham or The Oaks?

Downtown Durham has no school rating on file and The Oaks 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. The Oaks has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.