The Oaks vs Downtown Durham

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

Is The Oaks or Downtown Durham more expensive?

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

Which has better schools — The Oaks or Downtown Durham?

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

Which is more walkable?

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