Downtown Durham vs The Preserve at Jordan Lake

Durham, NC Neighborhood Comparison

The Preserve at Jordan Lake's median sale price is $1.0M, about $422k (67%) more than Downtown Durham's $627k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Durham
$627k median
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Neighborhood B
The Preserve at Jordan Lake
$1.0M median
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Downtown Durham
Metric
The Preserve at Jordan Lake
$627k
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Median Price
$1.0M
Downtown Durham
Median Price
60%
The Preserve at Jordan Lake
Median Price
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Durham or The Preserve at Jordan Lake more expensive?

Downtown Durham has a median home price of $627k and The Preserve at Jordan Lake is $1.0M. Downtown Durham is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Durham or The Preserve at Jordan Lake?

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